The Mighty 5
Utah has five national parks: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef.
Capital: Salt Lake CityLargest city: Salt Lake CityNickname: The Beehive StateStatehood: 1896
Utah at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
219,885 km²
13th largest state
Population
3,503,613
16.4 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 30th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
8.6%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$248 billion
$66,443 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
45,695
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
21,709
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+23,986
Births minus deaths
Population change
+60,391
July 2023–June 2024
Utah data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Utah
29 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Utah, United States
Salt Lake County
County seat: Salt Lake City
1,184,689
Population
$43,393
Income per capita
$484,500
Median home value
3.7%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 753 mi²
- Population density
- 1,574 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
29 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Utah
Golden Spike
The first transcontinental railroad was completed at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869.
Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere.
Youngest state
Utah has the lowest median age of any U.S. state, a little over 31 years.