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Downtown

Utah · Salt Lake City · 5,188 residents · 0.712 sq mi
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Downtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,524. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $374,920. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,188
Population density
7,287 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,524
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,234
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,920
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,488
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.6%
81.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,780)
Black5.1%(265)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(1,172)
Asian5.8%(302)
Other12.9%(669)
Diversity Score79.9%(4,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,780)
Black5.1%(265)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(1,172)
Asian5.8%(302)
Other12.9%(669)
Diversity Score79.9%(4,145)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
Female
42.5%
Foreign born
18.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah?

Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah has about 5,188 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah?

The typical household in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah earns about $63,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah expensive?

In Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah, the median home is worth about $374,920, and the typical rent is about $1,488 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 16.4% of people in Downtown, Salt Lake City, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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