Provo, Utah Population 2022
Provo is a city located in Utah County Utah. Provo has a 2020 population of 116,582. It is also the county seat of Utah County. Provo is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually but its population has increased by 3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 112,923 in 2010.
The average household income in Provo is $69,265 with a poverty rate of 26.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $877 per month, and the median house value is $271,300. The median age in Provo is 23.6 years, 24.1 years for males, and 23 years for females.
Provo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Provowas:
- White: 87.95%
- Two or more races: 4.15%
- Asian: 2.69%
- Other race: 2.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.34%
- Black or African American: 0.86%
- Native American: 0.76%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 678,458 | 15,103 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 663,355 | 15,103 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 648,252 | 15,103 | 2.33% |
| 2018 | 633,149 | 15,114 | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 618,035 | 16,731 | 2.71% |
| 2016 | 601,304 | 18,086 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 583,218 | 12,159 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 571,059 | 9,525 | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 561,534 | 11,554 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 549,980 | 8,979 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 541,001 | 10,739 | 1.99% |
| 2010 | 530,262 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102,371 | 87.95% |
| Two or More Races | 4,832 | 4.15% |
| Asian | 3,134 | 2.69% |
| Some Other Race | 2,615 | 2.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,564 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 997 | 0.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 890 | 0.76% |
Provo Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,061 | 3.17 | 39.6 |
| Married | 19,067 | 3.48 | 48.1 |
| Non Family | 10,119 | 2.44 | 24.9 |
| Female | 2,410 | 3.5 | 42.2 |
| Male | 1,465 | 3.78 | 26.1 |
3.39
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,629 | 3.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,810 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 6,899 | 14.34% |
| Some College | 12,763 | 26.53% |
| Associates Degree | 4,270 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,296 | 29.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,442 | 13.39% |
Provo Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,379 | 34,274 | 17,168 |
| Hispanic | 8,540 | 6,423 | 1,591 |
| Asian | 1,492 | 1,391 | 790 |
| 2+ Races | 1,490 | 1,440 | 828 |
| Other Race | 1,179 | 867 | 304 |
| Islander | 696 | 668 | 161 |
| Native American | 475 | 445 | 130 |
| Black | 356 | 349 | 97 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55.57%.
$30,356
Average Earnings
$35,388
Average Male
$23,424
Average Female
Provo Language by Age
Provo Language
76.67% of Provo residents speak only English, while 23.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.08% of the population.
Provo Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77,656 | 19,789 | 25.48% |
| Hispanic | 18,598 | 4,926 | 26.49% |
| Asian | 2,938 | 1,282 | 43.64% |
| Multiple | 4,551 | 1,105 | 24.28% |
| Other | 889 | NaN% | |
| Black | 882 | 387 | 43.88% |
| Islander | 1,457 | 348 | 23.88% |
| Native | 757 | 298 | 39.37% |
26.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.95%
Male Poverty Rate
27.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Provo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Provo is Black, with 43.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Provo is Multiple, with 24.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.28%.
Provo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Provo Married by Age and Sex
Provo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Provo Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,726 | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 0.98% |
| Other Race | 50 | 2.65% |
| Asian | 50 | 1.85% |
| Islander | 48 | 4.38% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 0.86% |
| Black | 28 | 4.48% |
Provo Veterans by Education
7.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.44%
Born in Provo
89.01%
Native Born
10.99%
Foreign Born
7.65%
Non Citizen
3.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.01% of Provo residents were born in the United States, with 47.44% having been born in Utah. 7.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 116,582 | -12 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 116,594 | -12 | -0.01% |
| 2020 | 116,606 | -12 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 116,618 | -12 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 116,630 | -953 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 117,583 | 956 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 116,627 | 2,031 | 1.77% |
| 2015 | 114,596 | -782 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 115,378 | -741 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 116,119 | 560 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 115,559 | 368 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 115,191 | 2,268 | 2.01% |
| 2010 | 112,923 | 7,757 | 0.71% |
| 2000 | 105,166 | 18,331 | 1.93% |
| 1990 | 86,835 | 12,724 | 1.60% |
| 1980 | 74,111 | 20,980 | 3.38% |
| 1970 | 53,131 | 17,084 | 3.96% |
| 1960 | 36,047 | 7,110 | 2.22% |
| 1950 | 28,937 | 10,866 | 4.82% |
| 1940 | 18,071 | 3,305 | 2.04% |
| 1930 | 14,766 | 4,463 | 3.66% |
| 1920 | 10,303 | 1,378 | 1.45% |
| 1910 | 8,925 | 2,740 | 3.74% |
| 1900 | 6,185 | 1,026 | 1.83% |
| 1890 | 5,159 | 1,727 | 4.16% |
| 1880 | 3,432 | 0.00% |