Utah
3.5 million people live in Utah. Its population grew 8.2% since 2020, the 5th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $99,311 a year, 17% above the national median, and the median home is worth $543,400, 46% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 3.5 million
- 22nd lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $99,311
- 17% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $543,400
- 46% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 8.6%
- 3.2 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$99,311 per year
17% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 12th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$43,702 per year
7% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 21st lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
8.6%
3.2 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 2nd lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
23.7 min one way
14% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 15th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$543,400
46% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 7th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,646 per month
6% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 16th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
68.7%
3.4 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 19th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
3,538,904
1.0% of the U.S. total. 22nd lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+8.2%
5.1 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 5th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
26.1%
5.0 points above the U.S. (21.1%). Highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
13.0%
5.9 points below the U.S. (18.9%). Lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
9.8%
4.9 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Utah, at 72.9%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 72.9% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 1.3% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 2.8% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 5.3% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 17.6% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
1.7 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
9.8%
0.4 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.