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Population Review

Cottonwood Heights, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Cottonwood Heights, Utah is 32,984 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in Utah. The median household income is $116,583, the median home value is $641,900, and the median age is 39.1.

The population has declined 3.4% since 2010 (33,593 → 32,437).

32,984

Population

3577

People / sq mi

$116,583

Median Income

$641,900

Median Home Value

Cottonwood Heights covers 9.2 sq mi of land at 3577 people per square mile.

About Cottonwood Heights, UT

Cottonwood Heights is a city in Utah with a population of 32,984. It ranks #32 among cities in Utah by population. The median age is 39.1, in line with the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Cottonwood Heights is $116,583, above the US median of $74,580. 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $641,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,697. The homeownership rate of 71.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cottonwood Heights reflects 52.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.0 minutes each way.

Cottonwood Heights city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Cottonwood Heights city had a population of 33,593 in 2010 and 32,437 in 2024, a -3.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 34,311 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.25%.

2013 · 34K20102024

32,437

Population (2024)

33,593

Population (2010)

34,311

Peak (2013)

-0.25%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201033,593
201133,864
201234,122
201334,311
201434,195
201534,145
201634,182
201734,009
201833,986
201933,843
202033,519
202132,917
202232,638
202332,568
202432,437

Race & Ethnicity

White86.8%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$116,583

Median Household Income

$57,103

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$641,900

Median Home Value

$1,697

Median Rent

71.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.7%

High School+

52.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

64.1%

Public Transit

23.3%

Work From Home

22.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

36.0%

Foreign Born

90.9%

Non-English at Home

3.6%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

94.8%

Health Insurance

98.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.5%
Information10.0%
Manufacturing8.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Construction6.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Retail Trade3.8%
Public Administration3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cottonwood Heights, Utah has a population of 32,984 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in Utah.

The median household income in Cottonwood Heights, Utah is $116,583, with 5.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Cottonwood Heights, Utah is $641,900, with median monthly rent at $1,697 and a homeownership rate of 71.1%.

The median age in Cottonwood Heights, Utah is 39.1 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has declined 3.4% since 2010 (33,593 → 32,437).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.