Salt Lake County, Utah Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Salt Lake County is located in Utah with a total population of 1,184,689. It is the 1st most populous county out of 29 in Utah.

Age Demographics

The median age in Salt Lake County is 33.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 31.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Salt Lake County is $94,658. This is 3% higher than the state median of $91,750. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 3.4%. The median home value is $484,500. Housing costs are 6% higher than the state median of $455,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Salt Lake County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.7% vs 1.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.1% vs 2.3%).

Education

38.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 36.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.