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Utah Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Utah has a total population of 3,331,187, with a median household income of $91,750, which is 17% higher the national average. The poverty rate is 8.6%.

Utah Quick Facts

Population 3,331,187
Median Household Income $91,750
Median Home Value $455,000
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Median Age 31.7 years
Homeownership Rate 70.6%
Affordability Ratio 5.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.9%
High School Graduation 93.3%
Counties 29
Cities/Places 329
Population 3,331,187
Median Income $91,750 17% higher national
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Unemployment 3.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.4% | National: 5.2%
69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

40out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Utah

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Salt Lake City city203,888$74,92513.4%
2West Valley City city137,955$88,60411.8%
3West Jordan city116,277$103,9606.2%
4Provo city114,303$62,80022.3%
5St. George city99,184$72,87011.3%
6Orem city97,048$81,29210.1%
7Sandy city94,723$111,2425.5%
8Ogden city86,973$70,05312.7%
9Layton city82,512$99,1887.0%
10Lehi city81,039$125,8604.8%

Richest Cities in Utah

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Silver Summit CDP$235,329$2,000,00175.5%
2East Basin CDP$187,361$1,200,30072.6%
3Emigration Canyon metro township$184,722$959,10075.1%
4Summit Park CDP$179,516$1,068,30072.1%
5Highland city$178,662$846,90064.9%
6Wolf Creek CDP$162,708$699,50059.1%
7Alpine city$156,786$893,40056.5%
8Erda city$153,068$600,70038.4%
9Midway city$146,750$856,10059.7%
10Mountain Green CDP$145,925$700,80058.2%

Most Affordable Cities in Utah

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1East Carbon city2.2x$86,500$40,114
2Orangeville city2.3x$204,300$89,643
3Huntington city2.4x$192,700$79,091
4Castle Dale city2.5x$174,700$69,821
5Duchesne city2.7x$216,700$78,854
6Naples city2.8x$264,100$94,048
7Wellington city2.9x$173,100$58,807
8Ballard town3.0x$241,100$81,250
9Milford city3.0x$243,500$79,861
10Ferron city3.1x$213,300$68,324

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All Counties in Utah (29)

29 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Salt Lake County1,184,689$94,6588.4%$484,500
Utah County683,622$96,8778.7%$489,200
Davis County366,742$108,0586.0%$470,500
Weber County266,183$87,0837.5%$389,200
Washington County189,827$76,4119.9%$465,600
Cache County137,031$78,29213.1%$392,800
Tooele County76,648$101,8464.7%$391,300
Iron County60,201$65,52713.6%$342,900
Box Elder County59,725$77,8658.6%$357,400
Summit County42,709$137,0584.5%$1,000,400
Uintah County36,458$69,86111.1%$270,200
Wasatch County35,808$115,1465.1%$724,400
Sanpete County29,209$67,45915.3%$300,400
Sevier County21,854$73,76510.5%$274,100
Carbon County20,446$53,67316.8%$200,700
Duchesne County19,932$74,73813.3%$253,600
San Juan County14,466$54,89018.4%$189,900
Millard County13,179$70,8778.8%$246,400
Morgan County12,585$126,0921.7%$600,900
Juab County12,273$89,8039.0%$369,800
Emery County9,968$69,95611.3%$197,100
Grand County9,697$62,52117.0%$480,900
Kane County7,996$75,00010.4%$350,900
Beaver County7,172$85,6037.5%$287,600
Garfield County5,170$61,68811.1%$285,800
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All Cities & Places in Utah (329)

329 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Salt Lake City city203,888$74,92513.4%$495,700
West Valley City city137,955$88,60411.8%$377,300
West Jordan city116,277$103,9606.2%$454,700
Provo city114,303$62,80022.3%$437,100
St. George city99,184$72,87011.3%$456,900
Orem city97,048$81,29210.1%$439,000
Sandy city94,723$111,2425.5%$562,500
Ogden city86,973$70,05312.7%$311,300
Layton city82,512$99,1887.0%$437,400
Lehi city81,039$125,8604.8%$567,100
South Jordan city80,331$126,4002.9%$614,800
Millcreek city63,342$98,5028.2%$579,300
Taylorsville city59,010$85,6089.1%$398,900
Herriman city57,336$118,4466.8%$554,900
Logan city53,923$56,76423.0%$341,000
Draper city50,159$130,6805.6%$726,000
Murray city49,904$87,8646.3%$470,200
Eagle Mountain city49,514$105,5764.0%$469,500
Bountiful city45,093$103,7236.2%$488,900
Riverton city44,944$119,0933.4%$543,900
Saratoga Springs city44,070$123,6195.3%$567,200
Spanish Fork city43,632$98,4976.5%$444,200
Roy city39,021$91,1124.8%$350,800
Pleasant Grove city37,544$96,3475.2%$454,300
Tooele city37,265$88,8935.3%$338,400
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Population Overview

Utah has a total population of 3,331,187, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 31.7 years, 18% lower the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Utah is 31.7 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.7 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Utah has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Utah is $91,750. This is 17% higher than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $455,000. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Utah is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

36.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Utah?

Utah has a total population of 3,331,187 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Utah?

The median household income in Utah is $91,750, which is 17% higher the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Utah?

Utah has 329 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 29 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Utah?

The poverty rate in Utah is 8.6%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Utah?

The largest city in Utah is Salt Lake City city with a population of 203,888.