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.

South Salt Lake, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,352

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.5%13,301

Hispanic/Latino

27.8%7,329

Asian

11.7%3,076

Two or More

4.4%1,161

Black

3.2%838

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.8%468

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%95

Other

0.3%84

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%893

High School Diploma

20.4%3,648

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%952

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%2,399

Associate's Degree

6.6%1,179

Bachelor's Degree

22%3,937

Master's Degree

9.6%1,707

Professional Degree

1.8%330

Doctorate

2.4%427

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

35.8%

Graduate+

13.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$410,200

Median Renti

$1,451

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.2%4,182

Renter-Occupied

61.8%6,758

Total Units

11,876

Homeownership

38.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%198

$50K–$100K

0.6%27

$100K–$150K

0.2%10

$150K–$200K

2.6%107

$200K–$300K

13.2%554

$300K–$500K

46.9%1,962

$500K–$1M

30.4%1,271

$1M+

1.3%53

Rent Distribution

Under $500

214

$500–$750

351

$750–$1,000

581

$1,000–$1,250

1,120

$1,250–$1,500

1,286

$1,500–$2,000

1,802

$2,000+

1,251

Year Built

2020 or later

5.5%648

2010–2019

22%2,617

2000–2009

9.6%1,146

1990–1999

8.4%997

1980–1989

10.2%1,210

1970–1979

11.7%1,387

1960–1969

5.3%626

1950–1959

11.6%1,378

1940–1949

5.7%673

1939 or earlier

10.1%1,194

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.2%8,115

Electricity

21%2,293

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%427

Fuel Oil

0.4%40

Solar

0.3%31

Other

0.2%18

Coal

0.1%9

No Fuel

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,152

Mean Household Incomei

$92,493

Per Capita Incomei

$39,414

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

16,814

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%486

$10K–$15K

3.6%391

$15K–$20K

1.5%161

$20K–$25K

2.7%291

$25K–$30K

3.8%414

$30K–$35K

2%221

$35K–$40K

3.8%417

$40K–$45K

4%439

$45K–$50K

3.8%412

$50K–$60K

11.4%1,244

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,171

$75K–$100K

16.4%1,791

$100K–$125K

7.4%810

$125K–$150K

6.6%720

$150K–$200K

10.7%1,167

$200K+

7.4%805

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

592

Residentsi

733

Avg. Tenant Renti

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing23 homes90% occupied$613/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers351 homes81% occupied$394/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8102 homes97% occupied$384/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,152/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

87.5%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

11.4%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

0.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

64.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32.3% of subsidized households are minority

36% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.1% 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

5,89922.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,366

China

264

India

245

Canada

134

Guatemala

Germany

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,814

Avg. Commutei

20.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,027

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

614(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured