Granite, Utah Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 908, Granite's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Granite is a small community located in Utah, within Salt Lake County. The total population is 908. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Granite is 43.8 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. 14.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Granite is $85,417. This is 10% lower than the state median of $95,166. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $1,033,100. Housing costs are 111% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 12.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Granite has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 15.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

60.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Granite in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Granite, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.