Utah County, UT

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2021 Population

648,265

4.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

25.1

0.4% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.29%

7.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$82,893

7.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$367,200

9.22% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

309,295

5.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Utah County, UT had a population of 648k people with a median age of 25.1 and a median household income of $82,893. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Utah County, UT grew from 621,506 to 648,265, a 4.31% increase and its median household income grew from $77,057 to $82,893, a 7.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Utah County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), Other (Hispanic) (2.66%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.27%).

None of the households in Utah County, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Utah County, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Utah County, UT are Utah Valley University (12,591 degrees awarded in 2021), Brigham Young University (8,028 degrees), and Mountainland Technical College (2,145 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Utah County, UT was $367,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Utah County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Utah County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Utah County, UT borders Carbon County, UT, Duchesne County, UT, Juab County, UT, Salt Lake County, UT, Sanpete County, UT, Tooele County, UT, and Wasatch County, UT.

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Population & Diversity

Utah County, UT is home to a population of 648k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.28% of Utah County, UT residents were born outside of the country (47.2k people).

In 2021, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (527k people) in Utah County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.7k White (Hispanic) and 21.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Utah County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Utah County, UT was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Utah County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Utah County, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
527k ± 840
White (Hispanic)
44.7k ± 2.19k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
21.9k ± 1.3k

12.2%

Hispanic Population

79.1k people

12.2% of the people in Utah County, UT are hispanic (79.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Utah County, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
98,293 ± 7,579 people
India
9,174 ± 2,348 people
Venezuela
8,108 ± 2,208 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,293 Utah residents, followed by India with 9,174 and Venezuela with 8,108.

Foreign-Born Population

7.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

47.2k people

7.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

45.1k people

As of 2021, 7.28% of Utah County, UT residents (47.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Utah County, UT was 7.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Utah County, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,611 ± 549
Vietnam
3,894 ± 376
Gulf War (1990s)
1,999 ± 295

Utah County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Utah County, UT employs 309k people. The largest industries in Utah County, UT are Educational Services (43,492 people), Retail Trade (37,895 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (33,161 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,758), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,593), and Utilities ($60,266).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,471. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

309k

2021 Value

± 4,006

5.8%

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Utah County, UT grew at a rate of 5.8%, from 292k employees to 309k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Utah County, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (41,083 people), Management Occupations (34,256 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (32,834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Utah County, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

309k

2021 Value

± 4,006

5.8%

1 Year growth

± 1.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Utah County, UT grew at a rate of 5.8%, from 292k employees to 309k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Utah County, UT, are Educational Services (43,492 people), Retail Trade (37,895 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (33,161 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Utah County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Utah County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,278

Median earning men ± $1,142

$22,351

Median earning women ± $473

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,165), Public Administration ($62,237), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,821).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,162), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,142), and Manufacturing ($31,513).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

6,150
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,523
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
3,261
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$6.54M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.89M
Manufacturing
$2.33M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.7B
Nevada
$9.02B
Texas
$6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 67.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.65%).

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.65%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 67.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.65%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah County, UT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Utah County, UT awarded 23,900 degrees. The student population of Utah County, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 40,709 male students and 42,117 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Utah County, UT are White (19,283 and 82.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2,275 and 9.7%), Two or More Races (748 and 3.19%), and Asian (476 and 2.03%).

The largest universities in Utah County, UT by number of degrees awarded are Utah Valley University (12,591 and 52.7%), Brigham Young University (8,028 and 33.6%), and Mountainland Technical College (2,145 and 8.97%).

The most popular majors in Utah County, UT are General Studies (4,249 and 17.8%), General Business Administration & Management (1,379 and 5.77%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,206 and 5.05%).

The median tuition costs in Utah County, UT are $6,120 for private four year colleges, and $5,368 and $16,450 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Utah County, UT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 82,826 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 82,826 students enrolled in Utah County, UT, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 65,679 records, of which 50.4% were women and 49.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
661 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
358 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
349 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Utah County, UT was General Psychology with 661 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Utah County, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Utah Valley University
12,591 degrees awarded
Brigham Young University
8,028 degrees awarded
Mountainland Technical College
2,145 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Utah Valley University with 12,591 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 11,792 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Utah County, UT, which is 0.974 times less than the 12,108 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 19,283 degrees mean that there were 8.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2,275 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,112) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($642) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($896) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Utah County, UT was $367,200 in 2021, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $336,200 to $367,200, a 9.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Utah County, UT is 68.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Utah County, UT have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Utah County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Utah County, UT is $82,893. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Utah County, UT was Census Tract 102.17 with a value of $167,297, followed by Census Tract 102.08 and Census Tract 102.19, with respective values of $161,000 and $153,205.

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Utah County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.77%.

Housing

Property

$367,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,590

$122,945

Median Property Taxes

±$2,196

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Utah County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Utah County, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

Homeownership

2021

69.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.5% of the housing units in Utah County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Utah County, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.17
Census Tract 102.08
Census Tract 102.19

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Utah County, UT was Census Tract 102.17 with a value of $167,297, followed by Census Tract 102.08 and Census Tract 102.19, with respective values of $161,000 and $153,205.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Utah County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,893

Median Household Income

± $935

179k

Number of Households

± 2,787

In 2021, the median household income of the 179k households in Utah County, UT grew to $82,893 from the previous year's value of $77,057.

The following chart displays the households in Utah County, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Utah County, UT is from Utah.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Utah

0.477

2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2021, 70% of workers in Utah County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Utah County, UT have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Utah County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Utah County, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Utah County, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Utah County, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Utah County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Utah County, UT (58.8k out of 633k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Utah County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 6.5% of the children was living in poverty in Utah County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 78 in Utah County, UT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.92 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.2% of the population of Utah County, UT has health coverage, with 63.3% on employee plans, 6.87% on Medicaid, 5.69% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 0.847% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see 2392 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (2366 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1652 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 331 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,392 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see an average of 2,392 patients per year. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (2,366 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35.5% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 28.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.81%

Uninsured

63.3%

Employer Coverage

6.87%

Medicaid

5.69%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

0.847%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Utah County, UT grew by 1.92% from 7.66% to 7.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Utah County, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.2 in Utah County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Utah County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.6% in Utah County, UT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Utah County, UT.

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