Salt Lake County, UT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Salt Lake County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,172,601 | 3,354,668 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1456.3 | 39.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.15% | 1.74% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.0 | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 416,533 | 1,094,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Salt Lake County grew by 18.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,184,525 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Salt Lake County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Salt Lake County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,988 | $92,351 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.53% | 5.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Salt Lake County is about 3% higher than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | Salt Lake County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $510,086 | $457,939 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,492 | $1,405 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 70.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Salt Lake County is about 28.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,492 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Salt Lake County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Salt Lake County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.0 | 37.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,419 | $4,868 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,772 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,353 | 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 Salt Lake County is 21 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes 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
Salt Lake County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Salt Lake County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.80 | 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
Salt Lake County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Salt Lake County | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.8% | 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 Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the population of Salt Lake County, Utah?
The population of Salt Lake County, Utah is 1,172,601, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Salt Lake County, Utah?
The population density of Salt Lake County, Utah is 1456.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Salt Lake County, Utah?
The median household income in Salt Lake County, Utah is $94,988, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Salt Lake County, Utah?
The median home price in Salt Lake County, Utah is $510,086, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Salt Lake County, Utah?
The unemployment rate in Salt Lake County, Utah is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.