Millcreek, Utah Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Millcreek, UT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Millcreek | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,009 | 3,390,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4188.4 | 40.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.10% | 1.76% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 33.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,153 | 1,124,267 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Millcreek grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 54,009 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Millcreek is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.0% of residents. That is 3.8 points above Utah as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,193 22.6% -4.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 14,060 26.0% +3.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,005 16.7% on par
- Boomers 61–79 7,865 14.6% +3.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Utah, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.0% of the people living in Millcreek and men 50.0%.
- Women 50.0% Utah 49.5%
- Men 50.0% Utah 50.5%
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Economy
Millcreek has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Millcreek | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,522 | $95,466 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.70% | 5.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Millcreek is about the same as in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Millcreek | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $693,896 | $498,552 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,518 | $1,495 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.8% | 70.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Millcreek is about 38.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,518 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Millcreek spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Millcreek | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 18.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 37.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,863 | $4,885 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.2% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 23,388 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,104 | 1,192 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Millcreek is about the same as in Utah.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Millcreek has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Millcreek | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.97 | 2.53 |
Health
Millcreek has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Millcreek | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.0% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.2% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
Millcreek, UT Compared With Nearby Cities
Millcreek, UT is the largest of the 6 cities compared here, 54,009 residents against a local median of 32,277. Where Millcreek, UT breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 57% above the local median of $443,087 at $693,896.
The cities themselves spread $724,790 on median home price, so Millcreek, UT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Millcreek, UT has the 2nd highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek, UT | 54,009 | $95,522 #3/6 | $693,896 #2/6 | 18.8 min #2/6 |
| Holladay, UT | 31,175 | $115,140 | $443,087 | 20.5 min |
| Murray, UT | 50,269 | $87,531 | $564,848 | 20.5 min |
| South Salt Lake, UT | 27,794 | $70,087 | $789,790 | 18.3 min |
| Cottonwood Heights, UT | 32,277 | $120,360 | $65,000 | 21.3 min |
| Midvale, UT | 34,643 | $74,747 | $410,494 | 20.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Millcreek, Utah.
What is the population of Millcreek, Utah?
About 54,009 people live in Millcreek, Utah, in 22,153 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Millcreek, Utah urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Millcreek, Utah has 4,188 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 48 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Millcreek, Utah?
The median home costs 7.3 times the median household income ($693,896 against $95,522), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,518 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Millcreek, Utah?
Unemployment in Millcreek, Utah is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Millcreek, Utah?
45.8% of adults in Millcreek, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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