Demographic, economic, and housing data for Utah from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Utah
- What is the median household income in Utah?
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The median household income in Utah is $91,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Utah?
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The poverty rate in Utah is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Utah?
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$455,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Utah?
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The median gross rent in Utah is $1,405 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Utah residents have a college degree?
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36.9% of adults in Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
3,331,187
Median Age
31.0
Female
49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 75.7%
Black 1.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Other 5.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$91,750
±$634
Per Capita Income
$115,448
Median Family Income
$105,513
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Child Poverty Rate
7.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.6%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,193,082
Owner-Occupied
70.6%
Renter-Occupied
29.4%
Vacancy Rate
8.2%
Median Home Value
$455,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,405
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.5%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+2.9%
5-Year
+51.5%
HPI (2025 Q4)
854.2
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.9%
Graduate Degree
12.6%
Some College / Associate
24.1%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Work from Home
16.0%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
15.0%
Private For-Profit
79.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.0 min
Drove Alone
69.1%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
1.7%
Work from Home
16.0%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,094,896
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
28.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 28.3%
Working age (18–64): 71.7%
65 and over: 11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
8.6%
Naturalized Citizen
43.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.8%
With a Disability
10.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.8%
Has a Computer
97.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023