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East Central

Utah · Salt Lake City · 21,800 residents · 2.324 sq mi
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East Central has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $614,849. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $614,849, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up East Central; 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 31.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,800
Population density
9,380 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,371
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,424
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,849
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,431
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.8%
63.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(17,556)
Black1.4%(304)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,619)
Asian4%(870)
Other6.7%(1,451)
Diversity Score42.5%(9,258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(17,556)
Black1.4%(304)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,619)
Asian4%(870)
Other6.7%(1,451)
Diversity Score42.5%(9,258)
Diversity Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

East Central, Salt Lake City, Utah has about 21,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Central, Salt Lake City, Utah earns about $68,371 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Central, Salt Lake City, Utah expensive?

In East Central, Salt Lake City, Utah, the median home is worth about $614,849, and the typical rent is about $1,431 a month.

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

About 62.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Central, Salt Lake City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.7% of people in East Central, 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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