Ogden, Utah Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ogden, 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,864 | 3,390,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3118.5 | 40.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.43% | 1.76% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.0 | 33.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 33,139 | 1,124,267 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ogden grew by 5.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 85,864 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ogden is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.1% of residents. That is 0.5 points below Utah as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 22,427 26.1% -0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 20,595 24.0% +1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 15,075 17.6% +0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 10,100 11.8% +0.2 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 48.1% of the people living in Ogden and men 51.9%.
- Women 48.1% Utah 49.5%
- Men 51.9% Utah 50.5%
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Economy
Ogden has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,306 | $95,466 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.82% | 5.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ogden is about 24% lower than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $341,201 | $498,552 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,213 | $1,495 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.2% | 70.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ogden is about 23.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,213 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ogden spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 18.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.5 | 37.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,843 | $4,885 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,000 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,386 | 1,192 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Ogden 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
Ogden has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.97 | 2.53 |
Health
Ogden has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Ogden | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.6% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ogden, Utah.
What is the population of Ogden, Utah?
About 85,864 people live in Ogden, Utah, in 33,139 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 32.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Ogden, Utah mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Ogden, Utah has 3,118 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 36 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Ogden, Utah?
The median home costs 4.7 times the median household income ($341,201 against $72,306), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,213 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Ogden, Utah?
Unemployment in Ogden, Utah is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Ogden, Utah?
21.6% of adults in Ogden, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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