Salt Lake County's 2026 population is estimated at 1,247,734, reflecting a 1.28% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Salt Lake County is the largest county in Utah. The 2010 population was 1,032,997 and has grown 20.79% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34 years
Female: 34.4 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 894,192 adults, (142,165 of whom are seniors) in Salt Lake County.
Female: 591,233 (49.4%)
Male: 605,290 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Salt Lake County includes 70.31% White, 9.38% other race, 4.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841,252 | 70.31% |
| Two or more races | 138,479 | 11.57% |
| Other race | 112,206 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 51,261 | 4.28% |
| Black or African American | 21,947 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18,688 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 12,690 | 1.06% |
Salt Lake County 's average per capita income is $56,370. Household income levels show a median of $97,494. The poverty rate stands at 8.14%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $130,762 | $160,687 |
| Families | $116,682 | $144,500 |
| Households | $97,494 | $124,982 |
| Non Families | $59,513 | $78,808 |
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