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Poplar Grove

Utah · Salt Lake City · 12,495 residents · 2.142 sq mi
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The short version

Poplar Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $343,313. Households here earn about 32% less than the Salt Lake City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Poplar Grove; 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 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,495
Population density
5,833 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,152
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,283
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,313
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,252
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(5,064)
Black3%(369)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(5,298)
Asian6.3%(786)
Other7.8%(978)
Diversity Score80.6%(10,074)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(5,064)
Black3%(369)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(5,298)
Asian6.3%(786)
Other7.8%(978)
Diversity Score80.6%(10,074)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
Female
44.0%
Foreign born
24.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah?

Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah has about 12,495 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah earns about $51,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah expensive?

In Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah, the median home is worth about $343,313, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.

How educated are people in Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poplar Grove, Salt Lake City, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.8% of people in Poplar Grove, 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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