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East Bench

Utah · Salt Lake City · 13,960 residents · 6.331 sq mi
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The short version

East Bench is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,219. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $997,100. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% more than the Salt Lake City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up East Bench; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,960
Population density
2,205 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,219
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,195
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$997,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,345
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(10,075)
Black1.3%(178)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,376)
Asian10.6%(1,479)
Other6.1%(852)
Diversity Score56.8%(7,928)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(10,075)
Black1.3%(178)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,376)
Asian10.6%(1,479)
Other6.1%(852)
Diversity Score56.8%(7,928)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
Female
54.2%
Foreign born
13.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah?

East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah has about 13,960 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah earns about $108,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah expensive?

In East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah, the median home is worth about $997,100, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 71.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Bench, Salt Lake City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.3% of people in East Bench, 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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