U.S. County · Profile

Salt Lake County

1.2MTotal Population
1,598Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+31.99%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Salt Lake County has a population of 1,185,813 as of 2023. It is located in Utah.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Salt Lake County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):19.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White74.6%884,616
Hispanic or Latino19.1%226,490
Some Other Race9.0%106,723
Two or More Races8.0%94,865
Asian4.2%49,804
Black or African American1.8%21,345
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.6%18,973
American Indian/Alaska Native0.9%10,672

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Salt Lake County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$90,011
20.7% above national average
Per Capita Income
$40,969
6.9% above national average
Poverty Rate
8.1%
29.6% below national average
Median Age
33.4 years

Income & Poverty

$90,011Median Household Income
$40,969Per Capita Income
8.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$90,011$115,832
Families$106,281$133,343
Married-couple Families$106,281$119,035
Nonfamily Households$54,616$58,985

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Salt Lake County, Utah.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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