Utah

UT · 29 counties Republican

With a population of 3,392,331, Utah is the #30 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 29 counties. The median age of residents is 32.0 years. Households earn a median income of $95,166, 27% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 8.5% and a median home value of $489,400.

3,392,331
Population
#30 of 52
$95,166
Median Income
+26.6% #11 of 52
32.0 years
Median Age
-17.7% #52 of 52
8.5%
Poverty Rate
-32.6% #2 of 52

Demographics

Utah has a population of 3,392,331, making it the #30 most populous state. The median age is 32.0 years.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.1%
Native Born
8.9%
Foreign Born

Language at Home

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Utah is $95,166, ranking #11 among all states. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Income#11
$95,166
+26.6%
vs nation
80th percentile
Per Capita#34
$40,873
-0.9%
vs nation
35th percentile
Poverty#2
8.5%
-32.6%
vs nation
98th percentile
Unemployment#7
3.5%
-33.1%
vs nation
88th percentile
Education#15
37.7%
+11.8%
vs nation
73th percentile
Commute#42
24.4 min
-11.5%
vs nation
20th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Utah is $489,400. Renters pay a median of $1,496/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.

Home Value#7
$489,400
+73.6%
vs nation
88th percentile
Rent#15
$1,496
+28.6%
vs nation
73th percentile
Homeownership#13
70.2%
+9.1%
vs nation
76th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Utah, 37.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 11.8% above the national average, ranking #15 out of 52 states.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.7% +11.8% vs nation
Rank #15 of 52
73th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Utah is 78.7 years. 14.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. 91.6% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Health Insurance Coverage
91.6% −0.1% vs nation
Rank #32 of 52
39th percentile
Life Expectancy#10
78.7
+4.8%
vs nation
82th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#8
14.6%
-25.6%
vs nation
86th percentile
Diabetes#19
9.2%
-17.0%
vs nation
64th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#16
34.0%
-8.9%
vs nation
70th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#23
5.3
-5.2%
vs nation
56th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#31
4.2
-6.5%
vs nation
40th percentile
Uninsured Rate#31
9.2%
-12.1%
vs nation
40th percentile
Physical Inactivity#5
18.0%
-31.8%
vs nation
92th percentile
Food Insecurity#21
12.1%
-15.7%
vs nation
60th percentile

Substance Use

8.3% of adults in Utah smoke , 32.1% are obese , and 13.8% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1
8.3%
-54.1%
vs nation
100th percentile
Adult Obesity#16
32.1%
-15.3%
vs nation
70th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1
13.8%
-30.5%
vs nation
100th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#7
19.1
-40.9%
vs nation
88th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Utah is 2.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 8.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#6
2.6
-67.6%
vs nation
90th percentile
Suicide Rate#42
21.1
+7.2%
vs nation
16th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#17
12.8
-28.1%
vs nation
68th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#9
8.6
-57.3%
vs nation
84th percentile

Families & Children

9.4% of children in Utah live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.5 per 1,000 females age 15-19.

Infant Mortality#17
5.4
-20.0%
vs nation
67th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#11
11.5
-47.5%
vs nation
80th percentile
Child Poverty#2
9.4%
-50.3%
vs nation
98th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Utah is 71.8%. The mean commute time is 24.4 min, which is 11.5% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
71.8% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
24.4 min −11.5% vs nation
Rank #42 of 52
20th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Utah voted Republican with a margin of 21.6%. The vote was 37.8% Dem / 59.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.1 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +21.6%
37.8% 59.4%
Dem 1,487,951 votes Rep
2020 REP +20.5%
37.6% 58.1%
Dem 1,488,289 votes Rep
2016 REP +18.8%
27.8% 46.6%
Dem 852,461 votes Rep
2012 REP +47.9%
24.9% 72.8%
Dem 923,301 votes Rep
2008 REP +28.2%
34.4% 62.6%
Dem 952,370 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

Counties in Utah

Utah has 29 counties. The highest median income county is Summit County at $138,114.

Highest Income Counties

1 Summit County $138,114
2 Morgan County $130,929
3 Wasatch County $117,608
4 Davis County $110,884
5 Tooele County $106,587
6 Juab County $101,786
7 Utah County $100,671
8 Salt Lake County $97,494
9 Weber County $90,005
10 Box Elder County $84,550

Lowest Income Counties

29 Piute County $48,393
28 Carbon County $58,377
27 Garfield County $61,875
26 San Juan County $64,481
25 Daggett County $66,000
24 Iron County $66,247
23 Grand County $67,106
22 Sanpete County $70,083
21 Millard County $73,639
20 Uintah County $73,746

About Utah

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.