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Salt Lake County, Utah Demographics 2026

Salt Lake County, Utah has a population of 1,196,523, the 1st most populous county in Utah. The median household income is $97,494 and the median home value is $525,700. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

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

Salt Lake County Quick Facts

Population 1,196,523
Median Household Income $97,494
Median Home Value $525,700
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Median Age 34.0 years
Homeownership Rate 66.1%
Affordability Ratio 5.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.4%
High School Graduation 91.9%
Cities/Places 24
Population 1,196,523 1st of 29
Median Income $97,494 2% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Unemployment 3.8%

How Salt Lake County 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
Population1,184,6891,196,523+1.0%
Median household income$94,658$97,494+3.0%
Median home value$484,500$525,700+8.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.0%
$25K-$50K 13.4%
$50K-$100K 28.8%
$100K+ 48.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.0%
$10K-$15K
2.1%
$15K-$20K
1.9%
$20K-$25K
1.9%
$25K-$30K
2.3%
$30K-$35K
2.5%
$35K-$40K
3.0%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
6.1%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
13.7%
$100K-$125K
11.7%
$125K-$150K
9.5%
$150K-$200K
12.3%
$200K+
15.3%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%
72.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,592/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

51out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Salt Lake County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
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
Sandy94,291$112,1765.5%$614,100
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
Draper50,278$128,9106.2%$784,800
Murray50,188$90,7466.0%$507,500
Riverton45,457$126,9103.6%$592,700
Kearns37,696$86,9687.6%$373,700
Midvale35,989$75,08411.2%$436,600
Cottonwood Heights32,828$119,4227.6%$694,100
Holladay31,099$117,0434.1%$763,400
Magna30,031$90,34610.8%$376,200
South Salt Lake26,352$72,15215.8%$410,200
Bluffdale18,797$129,5313.1%$685,500
White City5,669$106,3576.6%$466,600
Emigration Canyon1,433$190,8332.6%$1,065,500
Copperton1,060$83,0007.0%$397,300
Granite908$85,4173.5%$1,033,100
Brighton311$148,13914.1%$887,900
Alta284N/A49.3%$2,000,000+

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Population Overview

Salt Lake County is located in Utah with a total population of 1,196,523. It is the 1st most populous county out of 29 in Utah. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Salt Lake County is 34.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 32.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Salt Lake County is $97,494. This is 2% higher than the state median of $95,166. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 8.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $525,700. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $489,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Salt Lake County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.7% vs 1.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.2% vs 2.4%).

Education

39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Salt Lake County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Utah and 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 Salt Lake County, Utah?

Salt Lake County has a population of 1,196,523, making it the 1st most populous county in Utah.

What is the median income in Salt Lake County?

The median household income in Salt Lake County is $97,494 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.

How many cities are in Salt Lake County, Utah?

Salt Lake County contains 24 Census-designated places.