Salt Lake County, Utah
UT · FIPS 49035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,196,523 | — | #37 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $97,494 | +29.7% | #192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.0 years | -12.6% | #3,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $525,700 | +86.5% | #122 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,592 | +36.9% | #193 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | -35.4% | #386 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Salt Lake County has a population of 1,196,523, making it the #37 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Salt Lake County is $97,494, ranking #192 out of 3,222 counties — 29.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.1% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Salt Lake County is $525,700 (+86.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,592/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.1%.
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90.8% of residents in Salt Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County, Utah has a total population of 1,196,523, making it the 37th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Salt Lake County is 34.0 years, which is 12.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Salt Lake County is $97,494, which ranks #192 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Salt Lake County is $525,700, 86.5% above the national median. Renters in Salt Lake County pay a median gross rent of $1,592 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Salt Lake County, 39.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Salt Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.6%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Salt Lake County, Utah comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.