Utah is a state in the Mountain region of the United States, known for the Rocky Mountains, red rock country, and salt flats. It has a population of 3,564,000, making it the 30th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Salt Lake City. Utah has a diverse economy with strong tech and tourism sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Utah includes 80.7% White, 5.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,688,124 | 80.7% |
| Two or more races | 275,313 | 8.26% |
| Other race | 185,734 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 78,887 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 37,772 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 33,869 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31,483 | 0.95% |
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Utah's average per capita income is $52,135. Household income levels show a median of $91,750. The poverty rate stands at 8.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,682 | $143,147 |
| Families | $105,513 | $131,648 |
| Households | $91,750 | $117,307 |
| Non Families | $52,010 | $70,397 |
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Utah’s population growth is concentrated along the Wasatch Front and southern regions, with Salt Lake County remaining largest at 1.18 million residents. Dramatic growth is occurring in Utah County and Washington County, increasing by 13.3% and 16.4% respectively since 2020. While most counties show growth, some rural areas face modest declines, with San Juan County losing 1.8% of its population. The state shows extreme population density variations, from Salt Lake’s 1,573 people per square mile to vast rural counties with fewer than 2 people per square mile.