Rank #30 by Population · Updated April 2026
Utah Population 2026
The population of Utah is 3,331,187 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $91,750, the median home value is $455,000, and the median age is 31.7.
Utah's population has grown 838.4% since 1910 (373,351 → 3,503,613).
3,331,187
Population
40
People / sq mi
$91,750
Median Income
31.7
Median Age
Utah covers 82,596 sq mi of land at a density of 40.3 people per square mile.
About Utah
Utah skews on age — the median resident is 31.7, younger than the national median. With 3,331,187 residents, Utah is a US state. It ranks #30 among US states by population.
Median household income is $91,750, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $455,000, with typical rent around $1,405.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US states — 36.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 16.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Utah, #30 by population
Utah Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Utah had a population of 373,351 in 1910 and 3,503,613 in 2024, a 9.4× growth over 114 years. The peak was 3,503,613 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.90%.
3,503,613
Population (2024)
373,351
Population (1910)
3,503,613
Peak (2024)
1.90%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 373,351 |
| 1920 | 449,396 |
| 1930 | 507,847 |
| 1940 | 550,310 |
| 1950 | 688,862 |
| 1960 | 890,627 |
| 1970 | 1,059,273 |
| 1980 | 1,461,037 |
| 1990 | 1,722,850 |
| 2000 | 2,233,169 |
| 2010 | 2,763,885 |
| 2020 | 3,271,616 |
| 2020 | 3,284,077 |
| 2021 | 3,339,738 |
| 2022 | 3,391,011 |
| 2023 | 3,443,222 |
| 2024 | 3,503,613 |
Age Distribution
Male: 50.6% · Female: 49.4%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
Economy & Income
$91,750
Median Household Income
$39,240
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
$117,307
Mean Household Income
67.0%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Utah's overall price level is 98.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.1% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Utah's median household income of $91,750 has the buying power of $92,804 in average-priced areas.
98.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$92,804
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$91,750
Nominal Median Income
Education
93.3%
High School Graduate+
36.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
45,768
Live Births (2022)
13.7
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
79.7%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
Housing
$455,000
Median Home Value
$1,405
Median Rent
1,193,082
Total Housing Units
70.6%
Owner-Occupied
29.4%
Renter-Occupied
8.2%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
84.3% of Utah residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Utah:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 111,943 | 3.62% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 6,571 | 0.21% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 4,504 | 0.15% |
| 4 | Portuguese | 2,596 | 0.08% |
| 5 | Korean | 1,766 | 0.06% |
| 6 | Other Asian/Pacific | 1,534 | 0.05% |
| 7 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 1,493 | 0.05% |
| 8 | Arabic | 1,256 | 0.04% |
| 9 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 1,248 | 0.04% |
| 10 | Japanese | 1,217 | 0.04% |
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
16.0%
Work From Home
22.0 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Utah
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | 203,888 |
| 2 | West Valley City | 137,955 |
| 3 | West Jordan | 116,277 |
| 4 | Provo | 114,303 |
| 5 | St. George | 99,184 |
| 6 | Orem | 97,048 |
| 7 | Sandy | 94,723 |
| 8 | Ogden | 86,973 |
| 9 | Layton | 82,512 |
| 10 | Lehi | 81,039 |
| 11 | South Jordan | 80,331 |
| 12 | Millcreek | 63,342 |
| 13 | Taylorsville | 59,010 |
| 14 | Herriman | 57,336 |
| 15 | Logan | 53,923 |
| 16 | Draper | 50,159 |
| 17 | Murray | 49,904 |
| 18 | Eagle Mountain | 49,514 |
| 19 | Bountiful | 45,093 |
| 20 | Riverton | 44,944 |
Counties in Utah
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake County | 1,184,689 | $94,658 |
| 2 | Utah County | 683,622 | $96,877 |
| 3 | Davis County | 366,742 | $108,058 |
| 4 | Weber County | 266,183 | $87,083 |
| 5 | Washington County | 189,827 | $76,411 |
| 6 | Cache County | 137,031 | $78,292 |
| 7 | Tooele County | 76,648 | $101,846 |
| 8 | Iron County | 60,201 | $65,527 |
| 9 | Box Elder County | 59,725 | $77,865 |
| 10 | Summit County | 42,709 | $137,058 |
| 11 | Uintah County | 36,458 | $69,861 |
| 12 | Wasatch County | 35,808 | $115,146 |
| 13 | Sanpete County | 29,209 | $67,459 |
| 14 | Sevier County | 21,854 | $73,765 |
| 15 | Carbon County | 20,446 | $53,673 |
| 16 | Duchesne County | 19,932 | $74,738 |
| 17 | San Juan County | 14,466 | $54,890 |
| 18 | Millard County | 13,179 | $70,877 |
| 19 | Morgan County | 12,585 | $126,092 |
| 20 | Juab County | 12,273 | $89,803 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Utah has a population of 3,331,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-most populous state in the United States.
Utah is gaining population, with a +838.4% change over the available historical Census record. Utah's population has grown 838.4% since 1910 (373,351 → 3,503,613).
The median household income in Utah is $91,750, with a per capita income of $39,240. 5.7% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
80.7% of Utah's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 1.1% is Black or African American, 0.4% is Asian, and 2.2% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Utah is 80.7% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Utah is 31.7 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
Utah's population has grown 838.4% since 1910 (373,351 → 3,503,613).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Utah's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.