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Salt Lake City (UT) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

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Population of Salt Lake City, Utah

StateUtah
Land Area (mi²)110.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,828.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.66% (1328)
Growth Since 20201.12% (2246)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country125th

The population of Salt Lake City, UT in 2022 is estimated to be 202,379. This is an increase of 0.66% (1328 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Salt Lake City by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Salt Lake City by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Salt Lake City by Age

Salt Lake City Population Pyramid 2022
Salt Lake City Median Age
32.5
Total
32.1
Male
33
Female
Salt Lake City Sex Ratio
51.46%
102,985
Male
48.54%
97,148
Female
Salt Lake City Age Dependency Ratio
16.9
Old Age Dependency Ratio
28.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Salt Lake City Adults
161,175
Adults
(23,277 of whom are seniors) in Salt Lake City.

Population of Salt Lake City by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Salt Lake City

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.16%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 14.57%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 15.78%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Salt Lake City

While the overall poverty rate of Salt Lake City is 15.16%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (15.78%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (14.57%).

Poverty Rate of Salt Lake City by Employment Status and Sex

9.36%
Female Employed
35.52%
Female Unemployed
8.23%
Male Employed
41.38%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Salt Lake City by Education

26%
Less Than 9th Grade
14.72%
High School
11.99%
Some College
6.47%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Salt Lake City

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Salt Lake City

The most common language spoken in Salt Lake City is English, with 74.49% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 15.63% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Salt Lake City by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Salt Lake City, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Salt Lake City by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree2867021.38%
Bachelors Degree3656227.27%
Associates Degree90496.75%
Some College2416618.02%
High School Graduate2217316.54%
9th to 12th Grade66814.98%
Less Than 9th Grade67775.05%

Earnings Statistics of Salt Lake City by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$41,911

Average Earnings

$45,854

Average Male

$37,070

Average Female

Employment of Salt Lake City by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Salt Lake City by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Salt Lake City by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Salt Lake City

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime1,442
Property Crime11,452
Crime Rate12,709
Robbery403
Rape234
Murder and Mans laughter13
Motor Vehicle Theft1,260
Larceny and Theft8,902
Burglary1,290
Arson30
Aggravated Assault792
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime1,778
Property Crime14,204
Crime Rate15,461
Robbery516
Rape354
Murder and Mans laughter14
Motor Vehicle Theft1,687
Larceny and Theft11,112
Burglary1,418
Arson29
Aggravated Assault895

Marital Status of Salt Lake City

Marriage Rates

  • 41.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 40.2%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 42.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Salt Lake City Marriage

In Salt Lake City, 40.2% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Salt Lake City Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
48.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Salt Lake City by Type

3.21
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets