Utah

#30 in USWest

The Beehive State Ā· Utah (UT) has a population of 3,417,734 people, making it the #30 most populous state in the United States. The capital is Salt Lake City and the largest city is Salt Lake City.

Population

3.4M

#30 of 51

Area

84,897 mi²

219,882 km²

Density

16/km²

40/mi²

Capital

Salt Lake City

Median Income

$93K

Above national avg

Unemployment

3.3%

National avg: 3.9%

Median Age

32.3

US Share

1.02%

of 335M total

Population Growth

2020 Census

3,271,616

2023 Estimate

3,417,734

Change

+146,118 (+4.5%)

Race & Ethnicity

White78.6%
Hispanic/Latino16.0%
Black1.1%
Asian2.5%
Two or More Races9.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.0%
Other6.2%

Age Distribution

Under 1827.3%
18 to 6460.5%
65 and over12.2%

Economy & Education

Median Household Income
$93,421
Poverty Rate
9%
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%

Largest Cities in Utah

Salt Lake CityWest Valley CityProvoWest JordanOrem

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Utah?

Utah has a population of 3,417,734 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. It ranks #30 among all US states by population, representing 1.02% of the total US population.

What is the capital of Utah?

The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City. The largest cities include Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo.

What is the median household income in Utah?

The median household income in Utah is $93,421, above the national average of $77,589.

How fast is Utah growing?

Utah has grown 4.5% since the 2020 Census, from 3,271,616 to 3,417,734.

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