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Utah Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Utah had a total population of 3,392,331, with a median household income of $95,166, which is 18% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Utah Quick Facts

Population 3,392,331
Median Household Income $95,166
Median Home Value $489,400
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 32.0 years
Homeownership Rate 70.3%
Affordability Ratio 5.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.7%
High School Graduation 93.4%
Counties 29
Cities/Places 326
Population 3,392,331
Median Income $95,166 18% higher than national
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment 3.6%

How Utah Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population3,331,1873,392,331+1.8%
Median household income$91,750$95,166+3.7%
Median home value$455,000$489,400+7.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.0%
$25K-$50K 13.8%
$50K-$100K 29.7%
$100K+ 47.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.1%
$10K-$15K
2.0%
$15K-$20K
1.9%
$20K-$25K
2.1%
$25K-$30K
2.3%
$30K-$35K
2.7%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
2.9%
$45K-$50K
3.0%
$50K-$60K
6.2%
$60K-$75K
9.3%
$75K-$100K
14.2%
$100K-$125K
12.1%
$125K-$150K
9.5%
$150K-$200K
11.9%
$200K+
13.9%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
69.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,496/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Utah

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Salt Lake City208,007$75,09013.6%
2West Valley City138,437$92,2099.9%
3West Jordan116,692$108,1536.1%
4Provo114,766$64,17123.0%
5St. George101,995$76,50811.4%
6Orem97,182$83,34210.2%
7Sandy94,291$112,1765.5%
8Ogden87,413$72,57513.7%
9Lehi85,173$131,2995.0%
10Layton83,286$102,4808.1%

Richest Cities in Utah

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Silver Summit$241,792$2,000,000+69.0%
2Emigration Canyon$190,833$1,065,50072.3%
3Highland$186,075$928,30064.4%
4Summit Park$185,900$1,146,80073.2%
5Alpine$168,929$977,50054.3%
6Midway$157,065$892,80064.6%
7Woodland Hills$151,964$812,50050.8%
8Mountain Green$150,313$802,90055.4%
9Erda$148,676$658,80038.6%
10Mendon$148,261$594,10052.8%

Most Affordable Cities in Utah

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1East Carbon2.4x$90,000$37,991
2Huntington2.6x$199,100$76,500
3Castle Dale2.6x$218,200$82,958
4Orangeville2.7x$246,200$90,086
5Wellington2.9x$179,500$61,466
6Ferron3.0x$216,000$70,947
7Naples3.1x$304,800$97,865
8Milford3.1x$256,600$82,368
9Benson3.1x$291,300$93,194
10Ballard3.1x$272,200$87,037

Explore Utah Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Utah (29)

29 results
Salt Lake County1,196,523$97,4948.1%$525,700
Utah County705,400$100,6718.7%$538,700
Davis County370,924$110,8846.4%$505,500
Weber County269,648$90,0058.1%$426,700
Washington County196,431$80,6329.8%$510,700
Cache County140,046$81,66511.9%$444,400
Tooele County79,347$106,5875.2%$431,600
Iron County62,252$66,24713.8%$379,000
Box Elder County61,246$84,5508.4%$403,600
Summit County42,970$138,1144.9%$1,067,700
Uintah County37,056$73,74611.8%$298,600
Wasatch County36,642$117,6084.8%$787,300
Sanpete County29,719$70,08315.2%$347,200
Sevier County22,085$74,8849.7%$311,200
Carbon County20,517$58,37717.0%$228,500
Duchesne County20,185$78,44511.8%$283,700
San Juan County14,483$64,48118.1%$224,200
Millard County13,315$73,6397.7%$284,700
Morgan County12,802$130,9291.4%$654,900
Juab County12,586$101,7866.9%$425,400
Emery County10,046$74,29112.5%$218,700
Grand County9,754$67,10613.3%$538,700
Kane County8,170$77,0929.5%$410,900
Beaver County7,273$79,3606.6%$283,700
Garfield County5,219$61,8759.8%$318,100
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All Cities & Places in Utah (326)

326 results
Salt Lake City208,007$75,09013.6%$539,500
West Valley City138,437$92,2099.9%$419,100
West Jordan116,692$108,1536.1%$492,500
Provo114,766$64,17123.0%$467,200
St. George101,995$76,50811.4%$496,100
Orem97,182$83,34210.2%$472,300
Sandy94,291$112,1765.5%$614,100
Ogden87,413$72,57513.7%$355,600
Lehi85,173$131,2995.0%$612,100
Layton83,286$102,4808.1%$477,700
South Jordan82,686$134,0473.7%$650,500
Millcreek63,648$98,0457.8%$627,200
Herriman59,346$122,6504.9%$590,700
Taylorsville58,678$86,4138.9%$433,800
Logan54,907$60,68722.3%$383,600
Eagle Mountain53,290$113,6483.6%$518,100
Draper50,278$128,9106.2%$784,800
Murray50,188$90,7466.0%$507,500
Saratoga Springs48,425$128,8025.0%$605,500
Riverton45,457$126,9103.6%$592,700
Bountiful45,023$104,7856.9%$532,200
Spanish Fork44,946$104,8446.6%$481,500
Roy38,993$91,2825.0%$383,000
Cedar City38,524$63,58918.9%$377,000
Tooele38,405$96,2215.9%$381,400
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Population Overview

Utah has a total population of 3,392,331, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Utah is 32.0 years. This is 18% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Utah is $95,166. This is 18% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 32% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $489,400. Housing costs are 47% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Utah is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

37.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Utah come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Utah?

Utah has a total population of 3,392,331 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Utah?

The median household income in Utah is $95,166, which is 18% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Utah?

Utah has 326 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 29 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Utah?

The poverty rate in Utah is 8.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Utah?

The largest city in Utah is Salt Lake City with a population of 208,007.