Population in Utah

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Utah.

3.50 M
Total population
30th in the U.S.
16 /km²
Density
32.6 years
Median age
Youngest in the U.S.
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
1.06 M
Households
90.6%
Urban population
27.5%
Under 18
Highest in the U.S.
12.0%
65 and older
79.6 years
Life expectancy
Salt Lake City (≈ 1.27 M)
Largest metro
+1.7%/yr
Growth
Fastest-growing state 2010–2020
74.0%
White (non-Hispanic)
15.1%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 530,000
3.4%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.1%
Pacific Islander
One of the highest shares in the U.S.
1.5%
Black or African American
1.5%
Native American
≈ 11%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

18502024
3.5 M 34900%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19802023
15.1% 208%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

19802023
1.5% 150%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

19802023
79.6 yrs 6%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population3.50 M30th in the U.S.
Density16 /km²
Median age32.6 yearsYoungest in the U.S.
Female49.8%
Male50.2%
Households1.06 M
Urban population90.6%
Under 1827.5%Highest in the U.S.
65 and older12.0%
Life expectancy79.6 years
Largest metroSalt Lake City (≈ 1.27 M)
Growth+1.7%/yrFastest-growing state 2010–2020
White (non-Hispanic)74.0%
Hispanic or Latino15.1%≈ 530,000
Two or more races3.4%
Asian2.8%
Pacific Islander1.1%One of the highest shares in the U.S.
Black or African American1.5%
Native American1.5%
Mexican origin≈ 11%Largest Hispanic subgroup

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Utah vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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The national ranking against every other state will appear here as more states are published.