Salt Lake County's estimated 2026 population is 1,224,378 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Salt Lake County is the largest county in Utah. The 2010 population was 1,032,997 and has seen a growth of 18.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34 years
Female: 34.4 years
Male: 33.5 years
There are 894,192 adults, (142,165 of whom are seniors) in Salt Lake County.
Female: 591,233 (49.4%)
Male: 605,290 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Salt Lake County includes 70.31% White, 9.38% other race, 4.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841,252 | 70.31% |
| Two or more races | 138,479 | 11.57% |
| Other race | 112,206 | 9.38% |
| Asian | 51,261 | 4.28% |
| Black or African American | 21,947 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18,688 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 12,690 | 1.06% |
Salt Lake County's average per capita income is $56,370. Household income levels show a median of $97,494. The poverty rate stands at 8.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $130,762 | $160,687 |
| Families | $116,682 | $144,500 |
| Households | $97,494 | $124,982 |
| Non Families | $59,513 | $78,808 |
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