Utah Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Utah | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Utah grew by 25.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,330,366 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Utah has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Utah | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Utah is about 18% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Utah | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Utah is about 27.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,405 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Utah 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 | Utah | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,192 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Utah:
Garfield County (6.8 min), Daggett County (8.4 min), Beaver County (8.6 min).
Slowest:
Tooele County (30.9 min), Piute County (30.6 min), Morgan County (25.1 min).
The average commute time in Utah is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Utah has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Utah | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.99 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Utah:
Summit County (0.4), Morgan County (0.3), Wasatch County (0.3).
Lowest:
Daggett County (0.2), Uintah County (0.2), Duchesne County (0.2).
Health
Utah has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Utah | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Utah:
Summit County (0.8), Utah County (0.8), Cache County (0.8).
Lowest:
San Juan County (0.8), Piute County (0.8), Uintah County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Utah.
What is the population of Utah?
The population of Utah is 3,354,668, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Utah?
The population density of Utah is 39.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Utah?
The median household income in Utah is $92,351, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Utah?
The median home price in Utah is $457,939, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Utah?
The unemployment rate in Utah is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.