Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Salt Lake City, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

208,007

Median Agei

32.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.4%133,922

Hispanic/Latino

20.8%43,201

Two or More

5.3%11,022

Asian

4.9%10,257

Black

2.3%4,713

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.5%3,159

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%1,018

Other

0.3%715

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%4,053

High School Diploma

13.9%19,661

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%6,777

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%17,541

Associate's Degree

6.7%9,483

Bachelor's Degree

29.1%41,149

Master's Degree

13.9%19,653

Professional Degree

4.6%6,491

Doctorate

3.9%5,555

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

51.5%

Graduate+

22.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$539,500

Median Renti

$1,414

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.8%42,474

Renter-Occupied

54.2%50,178

Total Units

101,188

Homeownership

45.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%1,358

$50K–$100K

1%443

$100K–$150K

0.9%387

$150K–$200K

1.7%731

$200K–$300K

7.2%3,053

$300K–$500K

31.7%13,460

$500K–$1M

41.2%17,498

$1M+

13.1%5,544

Rent Distribution

Under $500

3,066

$500–$750

2,111

$750–$1,000

4,873

$1,000–$1,250

8,660

$1,250–$1,500

8,880

$1,500–$2,000

11,961

$2,000+

9,502

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%3,727

2010–2019

11.9%12,066

2000–2009

6.6%6,691

1990–1999

4.8%4,866

1980–1989

7.5%7,616

1970–1979

11.3%11,466

1960–1969

9.1%9,190

1950–1959

11.3%11,420

1940–1949

8.3%8,448

1939 or earlier

25.4%25,698

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.9%66,600

Electricity

24.2%22,464

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%1,979

Other

0.7%631

No Fuel

0.5%477

Solar

0.4%377

Wood

0.1%70

Fuel Oil

0%46

Coal

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,090

Mean Household Incomei

$112,469

Per Capita Incomei

$51,173

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

129,986

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%4,391

$10K–$15K

3.8%3,477

$15K–$20K

3.8%3,515

$20K–$25K

3%2,753

$25K–$30K

3%2,799

$30K–$35K

3.6%3,372

$35K–$40K

4.1%3,806

$40K–$45K

3.9%3,642

$45K–$50K

3.3%3,035

$50K–$60K

7%6,478

$60K–$75K

9.7%9,017

$75K–$100K

13%12,082

$100K–$125K

8.7%8,035

$125K–$150K

6.6%6,161

$150K–$200K

8.7%8,026

$200K+

13%12,063

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

5,220

Residentsi

3,642

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing169 homes83% occupied$312/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,965 homes85% occupied$377/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,227 homes92% occupied$340/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC104 homes99% occupied$426/mo rent

811/PRAC19 homes99% occupied$279/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,090/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

91.4%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

52.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33.6% of subsidized households are minority

40.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31,05714.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

9,933

China

1,493

India

979

Guatemala

776

Philippines

728

Canada

606

United Kingdom

586

Germany

556

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

121,788

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

124,315

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,806(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured

Salt Lake City, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026