Salt Lake County, UT

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Salt Lake County Overview

1,180,643
TOTAL POPULATION
597,700
MALE POPULATION
582,943
FEMALE POPULATION
102.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,969
PER CAPITA INCOME
$106,281
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,011
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,144
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
653,668
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Salt Lake County Area Codes

Race in Salt Lake County

The most populous races in Salt Lake County are White / Caucasian (880,344 | 74.6%), Hispanic or Latino (225,177 | 19.1%), and Some other Race (106,540 | 9.0%).
Race in Salt Lake County
Race# Population% Population
Asian49,0604.2%
Black / African American21,5311.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific18,6741.6%
Hispanic or Latino225,17719.1%
Native / Alaskan10,2430.9%
White / Caucasian880,34474.6%
Two or more Races94,2518.0%
Some other Race106,5409.0%
Total1,180,643100.0%

Ancestry in Salt Lake County

The most populous ancestries reported in Salt Lake County are English (265,408 | 22.5%), Mexican (157,228 | 13.3%), German (114,685 | 9.7%), Irish (71,454 | 6.0%), and European (45,402 | 3.8%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Salt Lake County residents.
Ancestry in Salt Lake County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan5460.1%
African3,1470.3%
Alaska Native500.0%
Alaskan Athabascan380.0%
Albanian2110.0%
American44,8173.8%
Apache9430.1%
Arab5,1990.4%
Arapaho1700.0%
Argentinean2,1140.2%
Armenian1,6600.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian8670.1%
Austrian1,5580.1%
Bahamian10.0%
Bangladeshi3120.0%
Basque8490.1%
Belgian8330.1%
Belizean1460.0%
Bhutanese6,7450.6%
Blackfeet7920.1%
Bolivian6630.1%
Brazilian3,4020.3%
British24,4542.1%
British West Indian270.0%
Bulgarian1170.0%
Burmese5,5360.5%
Cajun1640.0%
Cambodian1960.0%
Canadian2,1970.2%
Cape Verdean680.0%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Celtic1100.0%
Central American14,6811.2%
Central American Indian8850.1%
Cherokee2,4910.2%
Cheyenne1010.0%
Chickasaw1190.0%
Chilean1,9090.2%
Chippewa3730.0%
Choctaw5570.1%
Colombian4,2170.4%
Comanche460.0%
Costa Rican6700.1%
Cree250.0%
Creek2220.0%
Croatian1,2750.1%
Crow860.0%
Cuban1,9840.2%
Cypriot470.0%
Czech2,1930.2%
Czechoslovakian3290.0%
Danish42,8923.6%
Delaware260.0%
Dominican1,2900.1%
Dutch19,4201.6%
Dutch West Indian190.0%
Eastern European2,4810.2%
Ecuadorian1,7290.2%
Egyptian6370.1%
English265,40822.5%
Estonian720.0%
Ethiopian7230.1%
European45,4023.8%
Fijian8260.1%
Filipino5540.1%
Finnish2,1120.2%
French20,9101.8%
French American Indian1020.0%
French Canadian2,1060.2%
German114,6859.7%
Ghanaian2320.0%
Greek6,2620.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro7110.1%
Guatemalan4,8620.4%
Guyanese760.0%
Haitian1670.0%
Honduran2,4720.2%
Hopi1620.0%
Hungarian2,5300.2%
Icelander8800.1%
Indian (Asian)12,7311.1%
Indonesian1,9100.2%
Inupiat1790.0%
Iranian2,6640.2%
Iraqi1,7640.2%
Irish71,4546.0%
Iroquois3380.0%
Israeli1080.0%
Italian35,2193.0%
Jamaican4850.0%
Japanese2,1040.2%
Jordanian3310.0%
Kenyan6620.1%
Kiowa100.0%
Korean9,6790.8%
Laotian9340.1%
Latvian3330.0%
Lebanese1,1370.1%
Liberian1400.0%
Lithuanian7360.1%
Lumbee60.0%
Luxembourger710.0%
Macedonian530.0%
Malaysian1,8750.2%
Maltese980.0%
Mexican157,22813.3%
Mexican American Indian3,1190.3%
Mongolian2260.0%
Moroccan610.0%
Native Hawaiian3,5520.3%
Navajo4,6100.4%
New Zealander3680.0%
Nicaraguan3480.0%
Nigerian6660.1%
Northern European3,6370.3%
Norwegian25,6782.2%
Okinawan330.0%
Osage200.0%
Paiute1330.0%
Pakistani1,6850.1%
Palestinian2080.0%
Panamanian3770.0%
Paraguayan4000.0%
Pennsylvania German290.0%
Peruvian6,1940.5%
Pima1760.0%
Polish11,0230.9%
Portuguese2,0290.2%
Potawatomi1020.0%
Pueblo6430.1%
Puerto Rican5,7450.5%
Puget Sound Salish100.0%
Romanian1,0740.1%
Russian5,0120.4%
Salvadoran5,6920.5%
Samoan9,5750.8%
Scandinavian15,6321.3%
Scotch-Irish9,7800.8%
Scottish41,7583.5%
Senegalese60.0%
Serbian5040.0%
Shoshone7460.1%
Sierra Leonean1480.0%
Sioux7930.1%
Slavic3800.0%
Slovak5640.1%
Slovene3440.0%
Somali2,3350.2%
South African4080.0%
South American25,2722.1%
South American Indian7720.1%
Spaniard4,9960.4%
Spanish6,9550.6%
Spanish American1980.0%
Spanish American Indian1360.0%
Sri Lankan8,5910.7%
Subsaharan African12,7631.1%
Sudanese2,0550.2%
Swedish34,9173.0%
Swiss9,5500.8%
Syrian4680.0%
Thai10,7950.9%
Tlingit-Haida1270.0%
Tohono O'Odham80.0%
Tongan11,3491.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian890.0%
Turkish3150.0%
Ugandan2230.0%
Ukrainian1,4360.1%
Uruguayan4700.0%
Ute4640.0%
Venezuelan7,5010.6%
Vietnamese670.0%
Welsh18,6681.6%
West Indian1150.0%
Yakama940.0%
Yaqui620.0%
Yugoslavian3,3220.3%
Yuman430.0%
Yup'ik160.0%
Zimbabwean1030.0%
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Immigrants in Salt Lake County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Salt Lake County came from Latin America (82,623 | 7.0%), Central America (59,700 | 5.1%), Mexico (52,214 | 4.4%), Asia (38,302 | 3.2%), and South America (21,268 | 1.8%), together accounting for 21.5% of all Salt Lake County residents.
Immigrants in Salt Lake County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan5750.1%
Africa6,8100.6%
Albania1060.0%
Argentina1,3860.1%
Armenia2790.0%
Asia38,3023.2%
Australia5550.1%
Austria820.0%
Bangladesh1240.0%
Barbados180.0%
Belarus1800.0%
Belgium560.0%
Belize990.0%
Bolivia4170.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1,4660.1%
Brazil3,6300.3%
Bulgaria1340.0%
Cambodia1,0580.1%
Canada3,1160.3%
Caribbean1,6550.1%
Central America59,7005.1%
Chile1,3870.1%
China6,1140.5%
Colombia3,4660.3%
Congo4710.0%
Costa Rica2170.0%
Croatia1410.0%
Cuba6040.1%
Czechoslovakia3370.0%
Denmark2230.0%
Dominican Republic4880.0%
Eastern Africa3,1940.3%
Eastern Asia9,8450.8%
Eastern Europe6,3420.5%
Ecuador9560.1%
Egypt3680.0%
El Salvador2,6870.2%
England1,4160.1%
Eritrea1940.0%
Ethiopia4470.0%
Europe14,5181.2%
Fiji2420.0%
France2720.0%
Germany1,9540.2%
Ghana960.0%
Greece2940.0%
Guatemala2,8350.2%
Guyana540.0%
Haiti1830.0%
Honduras1,3200.1%
Hong Kong4670.0%
Hungary3650.0%
India6,4710.5%
Indonesia1860.0%
Iran1,8010.2%
Iraq1,6390.1%
Ireland1020.0%
Israel1140.0%
Italy3530.0%
Jamaica2820.0%
Japan1,0690.1%
Jordan1020.0%
Kazakhstan1110.0%
Kenya2380.0%
Korea2,5380.2%
Kuwait2510.0%
Laos8930.1%
Latin America82,6237.0%
Latvia90.0%
Lebanon1370.0%
Liberia1650.0%
Lithuania1030.0%
Malaysia3930.0%
Mexico52,2144.4%
Micronesia1910.0%
Middle Africa6690.1%
Moldova2010.0%
Morocco710.0%
Nepal9060.1%
Netherlands8840.1%
Nicaragua2140.0%
Nigeria1480.0%
North Macedonia140.0%
Northern Africa1,3270.1%
Northern Europe3,2850.3%
Norway1470.0%
Oceania7,2730.6%
Pakistan1,3180.1%
Panama930.0%
Peru3,6170.3%
Philippines2,7620.2%
Poland6510.1%
Portugal760.0%
Romania3400.0%
Russia8550.1%
Saudi Arabia1530.0%
Scotland1610.0%
Senegal60.0%
Serbia1360.0%
Sierra Leone1600.0%
Singapore1220.0%
Somalia6070.1%
South Africa3840.0%
South America21,2681.8%
South Central Asia12,0431.0%
South Eastern Asia12,7951.1%
Southern Europe1,3790.1%
Spain6400.1%
Sri Lanka1180.0%
Sudan8640.1%
Sweden2900.0%
Switzerland1850.0%
Syria3300.0%
Taiwan3200.0%
Thailand1,2120.1%
Trinidad and Tobago800.0%
Turkey2290.0%
Uganda1380.0%
Ukraine3750.0%
Uruguay1900.0%
Uzbekistan950.0%
Venezuela6,0180.5%
Vietnam5,2700.4%
Western Africa9140.1%
Western Asia3,5090.3%
Western Europe3,4410.3%
Yemen80.0%
Zaire1770.0%
Zimbabwe1570.0%
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Sex and Age in Salt Lake County

Sex and Age in Salt Lake County

The most populous age groups in Salt Lake County are 25 to 29 Years (50,481 | 8.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (48,052 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40,891 (6.8%)39,001 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years43,426 (7.3%)41,962 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years45,828 (7.7%)43,406 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years44,311 (7.4%)41,639 (7.1%)
20 to 24 Years43,878 (7.3%)41,877 (7.2%)
25 to 29 Years50,481 (8.5%)48,052 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years48,326 (8.1%)45,566 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years48,168 (8.1%)42,936 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years42,128 (7.0%)41,750 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years37,742 (6.3%)34,608 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years32,728 (5.5%)30,783 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years29,682 (5.0%)29,306 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years28,829 (4.8%)29,636 (5.1%)
65 to 69 Years23,382 (3.9%)23,598 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years16,592 (2.8%)19,488 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years10,321 (1.7%)11,901 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years5,906 (1.0%)9,014 (1.5%)
85 Years and over5,081 (0.9%)8,420 (1.4%)
Total597,700 (100.0%)582,943 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Salt Lake County

Median Family Size in Salt Lake County

The median family size in Salt Lake County is 3.45 persons per family, with married-couple families (216,023 | 78.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.53 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (20,098 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Salt Lake County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple216,023 (78.0%)3.53
Single Male/Father20,098 (7.3%)2.97
Single Female/Mother40,724 (14.7%)3.22
Total Families276,845 (100.0%)3.45

Median Household Size in Salt Lake County

The median household size in Salt Lake County is 2.86 persons per household, with married-couple households (216,023 | 53.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (130,828 | 32.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Salt Lake County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple216,023 (53.0%)3.59
Single Male/Father20,098 (4.9%)3.35
Single Female/Mother40,724 (10.0%)3.49
Non-family130,828 (32.1%)1.38
Total Households407,673 (100.0%)2.86

Household Size by Marriage Status in Salt Lake County

Out of a total of 407,673 households in Salt Lake County, 276,845 (67.9%) are family households, while 130,828 (32.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 102,436, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 97,704.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Salt Lake County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-97,704 (24.0%)
2-Person Households102,436 (25.1%)25,634 (6.3%)
3-Person Households58,292 (14.3%)4,646 (1.1%)
4-Person Households54,236 (13.3%)1,938 (0.5%)
5-Person Households31,859 (7.8%)644 (0.2%)
6-Person Households17,516 (4.3%)154 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households12,506 (3.1%)108 (0.0%)
Total276,845 (67.9%)130,828 (32.1%)

Female Fertility in Salt Lake County

Fertility by Age in Salt Lake County

Average fertility rate in Salt Lake County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years326 (2.2%)8.0
20 to 34 years11,400 (75.7%)84.0
35 to 50 years3,341 (22.2%)26.0
Total15,067 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salt Lake County

82.0% of women with births (15,067) in Salt Lake County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 69.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Salt Lake County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years99 (30.4%)227 (69.6%)
20 to 34 years9,371 (82.2%)2,029 (17.8%)
35 to 50 years2,887 (86.4%)454 (13.6%)
Total12,355 (82.0%)2,712 (18.0%)

Fertility by Education in Salt Lake County

Average fertility rate in Salt Lake County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 27.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Salt Lake County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,300 (8.6%)28.0
High School Diploma3,613 (24.0%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree4,209 (27.9%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree4,157 (27.6%)59.0
Graduate Degree1,788 (11.9%)62.0
Total15,067 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salt Lake County

18.0% of women with births in Salt Lake County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 36.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Salt Lake County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School904 (69.5%)396 (30.5%)
High School Diploma2,294 (63.5%)1,319 (36.5%)
College or Associate's Degree3,536 (84.0%)673 (16.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3,870 (93.1%)287 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree1,754 (98.1%)34 (1.9%)
Total12,355 (82.0%)2,712 (18.0%)

Income in Salt Lake County

Income Overview in Salt Lake County

Per Capita Income in Salt Lake County is $40,969, while median incomes of families and households are $106,281 and $90,011 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,180,643$40,969
Median Family Income276,845$106,281
Mean Family Income276,845$133,343
Median Household Income407,673$90,011
Mean Household Income407,673$115,832
Income Deficit276,845$11,144
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,180,64332.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,180,64367.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,180,6430.43

Earnings by Sex in Salt Lake County

Average Earnings in Salt Lake County are $43,501, $52,378 for men and $35,115 for women, a difference of 33.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Salt Lake County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male371,538 (54.6%)$52,378
Female309,467 (45.4%)$35,115
Total681,005 (100.0%)$43,501

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salt Lake County

The most common earnings brackets in Salt Lake County are $100,000+ for men (74,016 | 19.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (24,140 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Salt Lake County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13,297 (3.6%)18,262 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9998,643 (2.3%)13,476 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4999,175 (2.5%)13,467 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,926 (1.9%)9,809 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4999,040 (2.4%)12,415 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,917 (1.9%)10,154 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4997,047 (1.9%)9,986 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9994,173 (1.1%)6,945 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4996,118 (1.7%)8,095 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99910,047 (2.7%)10,507 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99919,028 (5.1%)20,300 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99919,720 (5.3%)20,857 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99918,328 (4.9%)19,328 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99920,047 (5.4%)16,690 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99918,540 (5.0%)16,366 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99916,746 (4.5%)14,127 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99931,453 (8.5%)23,143 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99923,369 (6.3%)17,549 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99948,908 (13.2%)24,140 (7.8%)
$100,000+74,016 (19.9%)23,851 (7.7%)
Total371,538 (100.0%)309,467 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salt Lake County

Average earnings in Salt Lake County are $60,350 for men and $41,335 for women, a difference of 31.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $102,914, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,092. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,696, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,018.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Salt Lake County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,092$27,018
High School Diploma$46,871$32,771
College or Associate's Degree$56,340$38,364
Bachelor's Degree$79,622$50,982
Graduate Degree$102,914$70,696
Total$60,350$41,335

Family Income in Salt Lake County

Family Income Brackets in Salt Lake County

According to the Salt Lake County family income data, there are 66,996 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,045 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Salt Lake County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004,4301.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993,0451.1%
$15,000 to $24,9996,6442.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910,2433.7%
$35,000 to $49,99920,4877.4%
$50,000 to $74,99940,97314.8%
$75,000 to $99,99942,91115.5%
$100,000 to $149,99966,99624.2%
$150,000 to $199,99938,20513.8%
$200,000+43,18815.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salt Lake County

7+ person families (10,799 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Salt Lake County with $142,939 per family, while 2-person families (111,753 | 40.4%) have the highest median income of $45,661 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Salt Lake County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families111,753 (40.4%)$91,322
3-Person Families56,334 (20.3%)$108,756
4-Person Families51,367 (18.5%)$119,971
5-Person Families30,081 (10.9%)$117,545
6-Person Families16,511 (6.0%)$126,480
7+ Person Families10,799 (3.9%)$142,939
Total276,845 (100.0%)$106,281

Family Income by Number of Earners in Salt Lake County

The median family income in Salt Lake County is $106,281, with families comprising 3+ earners (50,460) having the highest median family income of $152,383, while families with no earners (24,963) have the lowest median family income of $58,743, accounting for 18.2% and 9.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Salt Lake County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners24,963 (9.0%)$58,743
1 Earner74,036 (26.7%)$76,747
2 Earners127,386 (46.0%)$116,161
3+ Earners50,460 (18.2%)$152,383
Total276,845 (100.0%)$106,281

Household Income in Salt Lake County

Household Income Brackets in Salt Lake County

With 84,796 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Salt Lake County, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 9,376 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Salt Lake County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00012,2303.0%
$10,000 to $14,9999,3762.3%
$15,000 to $24,99917,9384.4%
$25,000 to $34,99922,4225.5%
$35,000 to $49,99938,3219.4%
$50,000 to $74,99966,04316.2%
$75,000 to $99,99959,52014.6%
$100,000 to $149,99984,79620.8%
$150,000 to $199,99946,06711.3%
$200,000+50,55112.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Salt Lake County

The median household income in Salt Lake County is $90,011, with the highest median household income of $109,459 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 136,078 households (33.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,457, with 21,391 households (5.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Salt Lake County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21,391 (5.2%)$53,457
25 to 44 Years168,364 (41.3%)$95,276
45 to 64 Years136,078 (33.4%)$109,459
65+ Years81,840 (20.1%)$67,436
Total407,673 (100.0%)$90,011

Poverty in Salt Lake County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salt Lake County

With 7.5% poverty level for males and 8.7% for females among the residents of Salt Lake County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8,267 males (14.2%) and 9,195 females (16.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,138 (10.2%)3,284 (8.5%)
5 Years633 (7.9%)791 (10.8%)
6 to 11 Years5,104 (9.7%)4,416 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,929 (7.1%)1,884 (7.6%)
15 Years597 (6.1%)474 (5.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,495 (8.6%)1,865 (10.6%)
18 to 24 Years8,267 (14.2%)9,195 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Years5,952 (6.1%)8,413 (9.0%)
35 to 44 Years4,906 (5.5%)6,323 (7.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,814 (5.5%)4,079 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years3,768 (6.5%)4,045 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,055 (5.2%)2,896 (6.8%)
75 Years and over1,282 (6.1%)2,701 (9.5%)
Total43,940 (7.5%)50,366 (8.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salt Lake County

According to the poverty statistics in Salt Lake County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.8% of males and 94.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years36,257 (89.8%)35,210 (91.5%)
5 Years7,391 (92.1%)6,562 (89.2%)
6 to 11 Years47,511 (90.3%)47,119 (91.4%)
12 to 14 Years25,384 (92.9%)22,745 (92.3%)
15 Years9,233 (93.9%)7,845 (94.3%)
16 and 17 Years15,860 (91.4%)15,792 (89.4%)
18 to 24 Years50,016 (85.8%)45,945 (83.3%)
25 to 34 Years91,322 (93.9%)84,732 (91.0%)
35 to 44 Years84,524 (94.5%)78,134 (92.5%)
45 to 54 Years65,899 (94.5%)61,163 (93.8%)
55 to 64 Years54,345 (93.5%)54,572 (93.1%)
65 to 74 Years37,443 (94.8%)39,949 (93.2%)
75 Years and over19,641 (93.9%)25,863 (90.5%)
Total544,826 (92.5%)525,631 (91.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salt Lake County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Salt Lake County show that 3.2% or 6,917 of the total 216,023 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 9.8%, comprising of 427 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.6%, which includes 2,813 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Salt Lake County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children107,236 (97.4%)2,813 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children70,024 (97.0%)2,160 (3.0%)
3 or 4 Children27,916 (94.9%)1,517 (5.1%)
5 or more Children3,930 (90.2%)427 (9.8%)
Total209,106 (96.8%)6,917 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salt Lake County

According to the poverty data in Salt Lake County, 6.9% or 1,376 single-father households and 14.6% or 5,945 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 308 households (19.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 459 households (55.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Salt Lake County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children468 (5.0%)720 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children600 (6.7%)3,504 (17.4%)
3 or 4 Children308 (19.7%)1,262 (32.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)459 (55.5%)
Total1,376 (6.9%)5,945 (14.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salt Lake County

The poverty data for Salt Lake County shows that 6,917 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 7,321 of the single-parent households (12.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 427 households (9.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 459 household (43.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Salt Lake County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,813 (2.6%)1,188 (4.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,160 (3.0%)4,104 (14.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,517 (5.1%)1,570 (28.6%)
5 or more Children427 (9.8%)459 (43.3%)
Total6,917 (3.2%)7,321 (12.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Salt Lake County

Employment by Class of Employer in Salt Lake County

Among the 619,466 employed individuals in Salt Lake County, private company employees (430,122 | 69.4%), not-for-profit organizations (47,696 | 7.7%), and local government employees (35,979 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Salt Lake County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees430,12269.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)25,9134.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)29,7834.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations47,6967.7%
Local Government Employees35,9795.8%
State Government Employees35,9705.8%
Federal Government Employees13,1912.1%
Unpaid Family Workers8120.1%
Total619,466100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Salt Lake County

According to the labor force statistics for Salt Lake County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (907,872), 72.0% or 653,668 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 23,532 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.7% or 86,413 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.9% or 3,940 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years36,148 (53.4%)3,940 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Years72,463 (84.5%)5,290 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years86,413 (87.7%)2,938 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years79,151 (84.3%)2,058 (2.6%)
35 to 44 Years149,610 (85.5%)3,142 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years114,938 (84.6%)3,333 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years46,247 (78.4%)971 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years38,821 (66.4%)1,126 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years25,915 (31.2%)726 (2.8%)
75 Years and over4,051 (8.0%)109 (2.7%)
Total653,668 (72.0%)23,532 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salt Lake County

According to labor force statistics for Salt Lake County, 83.0% of individuals (515,198) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (620,721) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 13,395 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.7% or 208,569 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.8% or 1,442 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Salt Lake County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School37,957 (73.3%)1,968 (3.8%)
High School Diploma108,154 (79.8%)4,608 (3.4%)
College / Associate Degree160,381 (82.0%)5,476 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher208,569 (87.7%)4,281 (1.8%)
Total515,198 (83.0%)16,139 (2.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Salt Lake County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salt Lake County are Management (73,582 | 11.7%), Community & Social Service (64,116 | 10.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (53,952 | 8.6%), Business & Financial (40,785 | 6.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (34,669 | 5.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Salt Lake County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Salt Lake County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.4%), Computers & Mathematics (77.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (71.7%), Education, Arts & Media (67.6%), and Health Technologists (66.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Salt Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management45,440 (61.8%)28,142 (38.3%)
Business & Financial21,537 (52.8%)19,248 (47.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science41,072 (76.1%)12,880 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics25,248 (77.1%)7,494 (22.9%)
Architecture & Engineering11,256 (83.4%)2,244 (16.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4,568 (59.3%)3,142 (40.7%)
Community & Social Service 22,782 (35.5%)41,334 (64.5%)
Education, Arts & Media2,984 (32.4%)6,230 (67.6%)
Legal Services & Support3,062 (48.1%)3,298 (51.9%)
Education Instruction & Library9,751 (28.3%)24,688 (71.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment6,985 (49.5%)7,118 (50.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11,673 (33.7%)22,996 (66.3%)
Health Technologists7,914 (33.4%)15,750 (66.6%)
Total (Category)142,504 (53.3%)124,600 (46.7%)
Total (Overall)346,145 (55.0%)283,172 (45.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Salt Lake County are Food Preparation & Serving (26,995 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (18,253 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (15,817 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (14,603 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (9,543 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Salt Lake County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Salt Lake County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.7%), Security & Protection (79.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.7%), Personal Care & Service (79.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Salt Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,824 (19.3%)11,779 (80.7%)
Security & Protection7,596 (79.6%)1,947 (20.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention4,907 (76.2%)1,535 (23.8%)
Law Enforcement2,689 (86.7%)412 (13.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving12,230 (45.3%)14,765 (54.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance11,075 (60.7%)7,178 (39.3%)
Personal Care & Service3,293 (20.8%)12,524 (79.2%)
Total (Category)37,018 (43.4%)48,193 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)346,145 (55.0%)283,172 (45.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Salt Lake County are Office & Administration (83,307 | 13.2%), and Sales & Related (59,371 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Salt Lake County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Salt Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related33,406 (56.3%)25,965 (43.7%)
Office & Administration24,659 (29.6%)58,648 (70.4%)
Total (Category)58,065 (40.7%)84,613 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)346,145 (55.0%)283,172 (45.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Salt Lake County are Construction & Extraction (34,768 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17,661 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (983 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Salt Lake County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Salt Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry657 (66.8%)326 (33.2%)
Construction & Extraction33,668 (96.8%)1,100 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16,853 (95.4%)808 (4.6%)
Total (Category)51,178 (95.8%)2,234 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)346,145 (55.0%)283,172 (45.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Salt Lake County are Production (34,084 | 5.4%), Material Moving (24,242 | 3.8%), and Transportation (22,586 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Salt Lake County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Salt Lake County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production21,210 (62.2%)12,874 (37.8%)
Transportation19,057 (84.4%)3,529 (15.6%)
Material Moving17,113 (70.6%)7,129 (29.4%)
Total (Category)57,380 (70.9%)23,532 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)346,145 (55.0%)283,172 (45.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Salt Lake County

Employment Industries in Salt Lake County

The major employment industries in Salt Lake County include Health Care & Social Assistance (74,157 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (70,414 | 11.2%), Manufacturing (61,097 | 9.7%), Educational Services (60,450 | 9.6%), and Professional & Scientific (56,949 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Salt Lake County

Employment Industries by Sex in Salt Lake County

The Salt Lake County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.6%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.8%), and Utilities (83.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.2%), Educational Services (66.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Salt Lake County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,137 (64.2%)633 (35.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2,449 (85.8%)404 (14.2%)
Construction44,000 (90.6%)4,549 (9.4%)
Manufacturing41,350 (67.7%)19,747 (32.3%)
Wholesale Trade10,861 (68.2%)5,064 (31.8%)
Retail Trade37,630 (53.4%)32,784 (46.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing25,221 (71.6%)9,997 (28.4%)
Utilities3,169 (83.0%)649 (17.0%)
Information7,414 (59.3%)5,085 (40.7%)
Finance & Insurance22,175 (51.2%)21,165 (48.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7,489 (53.4%)6,543 (46.6%)
Professional & Scientific34,838 (61.2%)22,111 (38.8%)
Enterprise Management518 (59.1%)359 (40.9%)
Administrative & Support16,132 (58.8%)11,317 (41.2%)
Educational Services20,410 (33.8%)40,040 (66.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance21,332 (28.8%)52,825 (71.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,455 (53.7%)5,573 (46.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services17,527 (47.2%)19,621 (52.8%)
Public Administration12,511 (55.5%)10,035 (44.5%)
Total346,145 (55.0%)283,172 (45.0%)

Education in Salt Lake County

School Enrollment in Salt Lake County

The most common levels of schooling among the 330,304 students in Salt Lake County are high school (73,095 | 22.1%), middle school (69,401 | 21.0%), and elementary school (69,117 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Salt Lake County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool18,6515.7%
Kindergarten15,8184.8%
Elementary School69,11720.9%
Middle School69,40121.0%
High School73,09522.1%
College / Undergraduate66,65520.2%
Graduate / Professional17,5675.3%
Total330,304100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salt Lake County

Out of a total of 330,304 students who are enrolled in schools in Salt Lake County, 43,930 (13.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 286,374 (86.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6,575 (45.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48,551 (93.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Salt Lake County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7,874 (54.5%)6,575 (45.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old70,817 (88.0%)9,634 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds81,345 (93.0%)6,133 (7.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48,551 (93.9%)3,136 (6.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18,428 (87.9%)2,532 (12.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27,072 (81.4%)6,197 (18.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds20,455 (80.8%)4,851 (19.2%)
35 Years and over11,863 (71.0%)4,841 (29.0%)
Total286,374 (86.7%)43,930 (13.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salt Lake County

Business (56,050 | 18.1%), science & technology (32,478 | 10.5%), education (28,761 | 9.3%), social sciences (27,600 | 8.9%), and engineering (22,905 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 310,198 individuals in Salt Lake County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Salt Lake County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics18,1535.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural18,8066.1%
Physical & Health Sciences9,7213.1%
Psychology14,0474.5%
Social Sciences27,6008.9%
Engineering22,9057.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,9811.6%
Science & Technology32,47810.5%
Business56,05018.1%
Education28,7619.3%
Literature & Languages15,1324.9%
Liberal Arts & History11,3663.7%
Visual & Performing Arts14,1614.6%
Communications15,8945.1%
Arts & Humanities20,1436.5%
Total310,198100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Salt Lake County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salt Lake County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Salt Lake County are males with 2 vehicles (133,548, accounting for 39.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (104,912, making up 48.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Salt Lake County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8,399 (2.5%)6,395 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle50,967 (15.0%)49,532 (18.0%)
2 Vehicles133,548 (39.3%)104,912 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles79,849 (23.5%)62,491 (22.7%)
4 Vehicles43,005 (12.7%)33,584 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles24,090 (7.1%)18,361 (6.7%)
Total339,858 (100.0%)275,275 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Salt Lake County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Salt Lake County are 20 to 24 minutes (101,850 commuters, 19.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (101,508 commuters, 19.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (78,610 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Salt Lake County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11,9242.3%
5 to 9 Minutes45,1868.6%
10 to 14 Minutes78,61015.0%
15 to 19 Minutes101,50819.4%
20 to 24 Minutes101,85019.4%
25 to 29 Minutes42,0738.0%
30 to 34 Minutes68,42613.1%
35 to 39 Minutes13,0092.5%
40 to 44 Minutes16,6443.2%
45 to 59 Minutes25,4354.9%
60 to 89 Minutes13,3022.5%
90 or more Minutes6,5661.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Salt Lake County

The most common commute times in Salt Lake County are 20 to 24 minutes (57,172 commuters, 19.4%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (44,678 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Salt Lake County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes5,998 (2.0%)5,926 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes22,053 (7.5%)23,133 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes41,348 (14.0%)37,262 (16.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes56,989 (19.3%)44,519 (19.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes57,172 (19.4%)44,678 (19.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes24,212 (8.2%)17,861 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes40,977 (13.9%)27,449 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes7,991 (2.7%)5,018 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes9,932 (3.4%)6,712 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes15,745 (5.3%)9,690 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,464 (2.9%)4,838 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes4,501 (1.5%)2,065 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salt Lake County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Salt Lake County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (37,324, 12.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (30,386, 13.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Salt Lake County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15,032 (5.1%)7,679 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10,920 (3.7%)6,014 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15,912 (5.4%)7,246 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM26,428 (8.9%)12,917 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27,595 (9.3%)18,762 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM37,324 (12.6%)28,040 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM34,633 (11.7%)28,972 (12.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM36,512 (12.4%)30,386 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21,284 (7.2%)22,691 (9.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19,955 (6.8%)21,272 (9.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9,156 (3.1%)8,364 (3.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM3,639 (1.2%)4,263 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20,619 (7.0%)18,231 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16,373 (5.5%)14,314 (6.2%)
Total295,382 (100.0%)229,151 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Salt Lake County

Occupancy by Ownership in Salt Lake County

Of the total 407,673 dwellings in Salt Lake County, owner-occupied units account for 273,739 (67.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 133,934 (32.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Salt Lake County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units273,73967.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units133,93432.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units407,673100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Salt Lake County

Occupancy by Household Size in Salt Lake County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household97,70424.0%
2-Person Household128,07031.4%
3-Person Household62,93815.4%
4+ Person Household118,96129.2%
Total Housing Units407,673100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salt Lake County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Salt Lake County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household49,061 (50.2%)48,643 (49.8%)
2-Person Household86,199 (67.3%)41,871 (32.7%)
3-Person Household44,841 (71.3%)18,097 (28.7%)
4+ Person Household93,638 (78.7%)25,323 (21.3%)
Total Housing Units273,739 (67.1%)133,934 (32.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salt Lake County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Salt Lake County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13,147 (51.7%)12,281 (48.3%)
High School Diploma46,073 (58.9%)32,144 (41.1%)
College/Associate Degree89,570 (66.1%)45,840 (33.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher124,949 (74.1%)43,669 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salt Lake County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Salt Lake County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years101,59624.9%
35 to 44 Years88,15921.6%
45 to 54 Years71,71917.6%
55 to 64 Years64,35915.8%
65 to 74 Years49,42812.1%
75 to 84 Years23,2765.7%
85 Years and Over9,1362.2%
Total407,673100.0%

Housing Finances in Salt Lake County

Median Income by Occupancy in Salt Lake County

Median Income by Occupancy in Salt Lake County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied273,739 (67.1%)$110,943
Renter-Occupied133,934 (32.9%)$57,270
Average407,673 (100.0%)$90,011

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salt Lake County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Salt Lake County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,009 (1.1%)5,072 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,618 (0.6%)2,640 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,059 (1.1%)6,482 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,638 (1.3%)5,293 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,996 (1.5%)5,090 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,310 (3.4%)13,175 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99918,326 (6.7%)19,858 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,969 (13.5%)29,222 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99941,198 (15.0%)18,501 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99966,639 (24.3%)18,085 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more85,977 (31.4%)10,516 (7.9%)
Total273,739 (100.0%)133,934 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salt Lake County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Salt Lake County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,557 (2.0%)1,998 (1.5%)
$300 to $49926,448 (9.7%)3,067 (2.3%)
$500 to $79937,650 (13.8%)6,722 (5.0%)
$800 to $99913,098 (4.8%)11,680 (8.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49942,251 (15.4%)53,470 (39.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99957,052 (20.8%)34,843 (26.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49944,053 (16.1%)13,709 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99921,407 (7.8%)2,747 (2.1%)
$3,000 or more26,223 (9.6%)2,062 (1.5%)
Total273,739 (100.0%)133,934 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Salt Lake County

Housing Structures in Salt Lake County

Housing Structures in Salt Lake County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached255,55562.7%
Single Unit, Attached35,0948.6%
2 Unit Apartments8,8692.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13,9033.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16,0543.9%
10 or more Apartments70,92417.4%
Mobile Home / Other7,2741.8%
Total407,673100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salt Lake County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Salt Lake County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached229,358 (89.7%)26,197 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached23,809 (67.8%)11,285 (32.2%)
2 Unit Apartments1,409 (15.9%)7,460 (84.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,405 (17.3%)11,498 (82.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,753 (17.2%)13,301 (82.9%)
10 or more Apartments7,894 (11.1%)63,030 (88.9%)
Mobile Home / Other6,111 (84.0%)1,163 (16.0%)
Total273,739 (67.1%)133,934 (32.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salt Lake County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Salt Lake County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room819 (0.3%)7,842 (5.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,360 (2.3%)41,363 (30.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms49,402 (18.0%)54,491 (40.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms75,124 (27.4%)18,273 (13.6%)
8 or more Rooms142,034 (51.9%)11,965 (8.9%)
Total273,739 (100.0%)133,934 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salt Lake County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Salt Lake County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas245,303 (89.6%)97,003 (72.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,185 (1.2%)2,641 (2.0%)
Electricity23,246 (8.5%)32,495 (24.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene48 (0.0%)104 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke32 (0.0%)25 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,358 (0.5%)921 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used567 (0.2%)745 (0.6%)
Total273,739 (100.0%)133,934 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Salt Lake County

Household Vehicle Usage in Salt Lake County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,502 (2.0%)15,789 (11.8%)
1 Vehicle54,163 (19.8%)60,196 (44.9%)
2 Vehicles116,274 (42.5%)42,460 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles97,800 (35.7%)15,489 (11.6%)
Total273,739 (100.0%)133,934 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Salt Lake County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Salt Lake County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units78,916194,823
Median Property Value$435,800$442,000
Median Household Income$86,511$67,734
Monthly Housing Costs$556$25,796
Real Estate Taxes$2,642$4,461

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salt Lake County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Salt Lake County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,956 (5.0%)3,118 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,679 (2.1%)1,034 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,874 (17.6%)32,415 (16.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99929,146 (36.9%)85,422 (43.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99917,948 (22.7%)48,058 (24.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9996,988 (8.8%)15,478 (7.9%)
$1,000,000 or more5,325 (6.8%)9,298 (4.8%)
Total78,916 (100.0%)194,823 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salt Lake County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Salt Lake County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,676 (3.4%)3,349 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9996,080 (7.7%)1,951 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,688 (5.9%)4,613 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,862 (10.0%)4,622 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,758 (16.2%)10,464 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,512 (14.6%)24,211 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,097 (19.1%)29,686 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more18,243 (23.1%)51,542 (26.5%)
Total78,916 (100.0%)194,823 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salt Lake County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Salt Lake County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,801 (13.7%)119,786 (61.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,308 (14.3%)24,471 (12.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x11,196 (14.2%)41,735 (21.4%)
4.0x or more44,764 (56.7%)41,466 (21.3%)
Total78,916 (100.0%)194,823 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salt Lake County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Salt Lake County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,649 (5.9%)523 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4996,150 (7.8%)5,209 (2.7%)
$800 to $1,49965,102 (82.5%)18,560 (9.5%)
Total78,916 (100.0%)194,823 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Salt Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salt Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years88,291 (92.6%)7,080 (7.4%)
6 to 18 Years209,944 (91.6%)19,206 (8.4%)
19 to 25 Years100,563 (84.8%)18,004 (15.2%)
26 to 34 Years149,223 (86.3%)23,777 (13.7%)
35 to 44 Years152,527 (87.7%)21,347 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years119,061 (88.3%)15,818 (11.7%)
55 to 64 Years107,266 (91.9%)9,470 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years81,072 (98.5%)1,280 (1.5%)
75 Years and older49,255 (99.5%)232 (0.5%)
Total1,057,202 (90.1%)116,214 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salt Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Salt Lake County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born88,291 (92.6%)7,080 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen209,944 (91.6%)19,206 (8.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen100,563 (84.8%)18,004 (15.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salt Lake County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Salt Lake County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00056,530 (82.8%)11,727 (17.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999105,662 (82.2%)22,820 (17.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999143,088 (85.4%)24,515 (14.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999150,190 (89.3%)17,909 (10.6%)
$100,000 and over593,419 (94.0%)38,062 (6.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salt Lake County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619,258 (20.2%)71,631 (75.1%)
6 to 18 Years38,618 (16.9%)177,708 (77.5%)
19 to 25 Years7,156 (6.0%)95,648 (80.7%)
25 to 34 Years13,840 (8.0%)138,818 (80.2%)
35 to 44 Years12,014 (6.9%)143,957 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years10,760 (8.0%)111,108 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years15,112 (13.0%)96,231 (82.4%)
65 to 74 Years74,254 (90.2%)43,701 (53.1%)
75 Years and over48,824 (98.7%)26,833 (54.2%)
Total239,836 (20.4%)905,635 (77.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salt Lake County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Salt Lake County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years341 (0.8%)190 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years7,169 (6.2%)5,085 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years10,958 (6.9%)11,488 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years20,506 (9.5%)21,419 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years8,282 (21.0%)9,301 (21.7%)
75 Years and over9,252 (44.2%)12,744 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Salt Lake County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Salt Lake County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years126 (0.3%)73 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years941 (0.8%)708 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,390 (0.9%)1,624 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years5,912 (2.7%)3,378 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,305 (10.9%)2,766 (6.5%)
75 Years and over5,728 (27.4%)5,008 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Salt Lake County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years239 (0.6%)160 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years716 (0.6%)803 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,659 (1.1%)2,236 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,106 (1.4%)4,002 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,263 (3.2%)1,322 (3.1%)
75 Years and over1,786 (8.5%)2,413 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Salt Lake County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,511 (4.7%)3,796 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years7,743 (4.9%)7,684 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years8,389 (3.9%)9,710 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,721 (4.4%)2,355 (5.5%)
75 Years and over2,159 (10.3%)3,356 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Salt Lake County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,051 (0.9%)807 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,430 (0.9%)1,900 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years8,598 (4.0%)11,035 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,900 (9.9%)5,420 (12.7%)
75 Years and over4,672 (22.3%)7,798 (27.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Salt Lake County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,656 (1.4%)945 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,033 (0.6%)1,300 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,928 (1.3%)3,405 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,212 (3.1%)1,792 (4.2%)
75 Years and over1,822 (8.7%)2,996 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Salt Lake County

Computing Device Access in Salt Lake County

Computing Device Access in Salt Lake County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop358,69988.0%
Smartphone379,82693.2%
Tablet284,34469.8%
No Computing Device10,9162.7%
Total407,673100.0%

Internet Access in Salt Lake County

Internet Access in Salt Lake County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet7150.2%
Broadband Home327,97880.4%
Cellular Data Only37,9339.3%
Satellite Internet27,5746.8%
No Internet28,5737.0%
Total407,673100.0%

Salt Lake County Summary

Salt Lake County is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah. It is the most populous county in the state, with an estimated population of 1,222,540 in 2019. The county seat is Salt Lake City, the state capital. Salt Lake County is bordered by Davis County to the north, Utah County to the south, Tooele County to the west, and Summit and Wasatch counties to the east.

History

Salt Lake County was established in 1850 as part of the Utah Territory. The county was named after the Great Salt Lake, which lies to the northwest of the county. The county was originally part of the larger Great Salt Lake County, which was created in 1852. In 1868, the county was divided into two parts, with the eastern portion becoming Salt Lake County and the western portion becoming Tooele County.
The county has a rich history, with many of its cities and towns having been founded by Mormon pioneers in the mid-1800s. Salt Lake City, the county seat, was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young and other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The city quickly grew to become the largest city in the state and the center of the Mormon faith.

Geography

Salt Lake County covers an area of 1,904 square miles, making it the largest county in Utah. The county is located in the Wasatch Front region of the state, which is characterized by its mountainous terrain and numerous lakes and rivers. The county is home to the Wasatch Mountains, which run along its eastern border. The highest point in the county is Mount Nebo, which rises to an elevation of 11,928 feet.
The county is home to several major rivers, including the Jordan River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county also contains several large reservoirs, including the Jordanelle Reservoir, which is located in the northern part of the county.

Economy

Salt Lake County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries contributing to its economic growth. The county is home to several major corporations, including the Intermountain Healthcare system, the University of Utah, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The county is also home to a number of technology companies, including Adobe, eBay, and Oracle. The county is also home to several major retail centers, including the City Creek Center in downtown Salt Lake City.

Demographics

As of the 2019 census, Salt Lake County had an estimated population of 1,222,540. The population is predominantly white (83.3%), with the remaining population being made up of African Americans (3.2%), Asians (4.7%), and Hispanics (7.7%).
The median household income in the county is $63,945, and the median home value is $322,400. The county has a poverty rate of 11.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Salt Lake County is the most populous county in Utah, with an estimated population of 1,222,540 in 2019. The county has a rich history, with many of its cities and towns having been founded by Mormon pioneers in the mid-1800s. The county is located in the Wasatch Front region of the state, and is home to the Wasatch Mountains, several major rivers, and several large reservoirs. The county has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries contributing to its economic growth. The population of the county is predominantly white, with the remaining population being made up of African Americans, Asians, and Hispanics. The median household income in the county is $63,945, and the median home value is $322,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Salt Lake County?
Total Population of Salt Lake County is 1,180,643.
What is the Total Male Population of Salt Lake County?
Total Male Population of Salt Lake County is 597,700.
What is the Total Female Population of Salt Lake County?
Total Female Population of Salt Lake County is 582,943.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Salt Lake County?
There are 102.53 Males per 100 Females in Salt Lake County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Salt Lake County?
There are 97.53 Females per 100 Males in Salt Lake County.
What is the Median Population Age in Salt Lake County?
Median Population Age in Salt Lake County is 33.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Salt Lake County
Average Family Size in Salt Lake County is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Salt Lake County
Average Household Size in Salt Lake County is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Salt Lake County?
Per Capita income in Salt Lake County is $40,969.
What is the Median Family Income in Salt Lake County?
Median Family Income in Salt Lake County is $106,281.
What is the Median Household income in Salt Lake County?
Median Household Income in Salt Lake County is $90,011.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Salt Lake County?
Income or Wage Gap in Salt Lake County is 33.0%.
Women in Salt Lake County earn 67.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Salt Lake County?
Family Income Deficit in Salt Lake County is $11,144.
Families that are below poverty line in Salt Lake County earn $11,144 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Salt Lake County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Salt Lake County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Salt Lake County?
There are 653,668 People in the Labor Forcein in Salt Lake County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Salt Lake County?
72.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Salt Lake County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Salt Lake County?
Unemployment Rate in Salt Lake County is 3.6%.