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STATE · ADMITTED 1896 · 2020 ACS

Utah

3,271,616 residents · 29 counties · 334 cities · 716 census tracts
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Utah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,197. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,400. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

UT
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,271,616
+47%since 2000
from 2,233,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+15%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.6M2.1M2.6M3.1M3.6M1990201020202024Utah
20243.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,197
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,726 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,986
+70%since 2000
from $18,185 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,090
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+32%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,904,265)
Black0.7%(16,137)
Hispanic / Latino9%(201,559)
Asian1.6%(36,483)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(593,441)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(2,465,355)
Black1.1%(37,192)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(492,912)
Asian2.4%(78,618)
Other4.5%(148,397)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,588,582)
Diversity Score
49
+83%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Salt Lake City218,428
2.West Valley City137,491
3.West Jordan116,812
4.Provo114,527
5.St. George108,713
6.Lehi95,313
7.Orem95,214
8.Sandy92,386
9.Ogden89,510
10.South Jordan87,614
11.Layton85,308
12.Eagle Mountain66,557
Frequently asked

How many people live in Utah?

Utah has about 3,271,616 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Utah?

The typical household in Utah earns about $74,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utah expensive?

In Utah, the median home is worth about $305,400, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in Utah?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utah?

About 9.1% of people in Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,548,766 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
Salt Lake CityWest Valley CityWest JordanProvoSt. GeorgeLehiOremSandy
All 29 counties
Salt Lake CountyUtah CountyDavis CountyWeber CountyWashington CountyCache CountyTooele CountyIron CountyBox Elder CountySummit CountyWasatch CountyUintah CountySanpete CountySevier CountyDuchesne CountyCarbon CountySan Juan CountyMillard CountyJuab CountyMorgan CountyEmery CountyGrand CountyKane CountyBeaver CountyGarfield CountyRich CountyWayne CountyPiute CountyDaggett County
Metro areas
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Rankings
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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