Utah Demographics
Utah is the 31st most populous of 52 states in the United States, with 3,271,607 residents across 82,377 square miles. That is about 40 people per square mile. 90% of residents live in urban areas.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 3,271,607 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 82,377 sq mi |
| Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Urban share | 90% |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Utah compares to the US
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Central Location: Utah
Measured from the state's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Counties in Utah
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 1,185,238 | 752.9 | 1,574 |
| Utah County | 659,399 | 2,004.5 | 329 |
| Davis County | 362,679 | 324.7 | 1,117 |
| Weber County | 262,223 | 611.0 | 429 |
| Washington County | 180,279 | 2,427.6 | 74 |
| Cache County | 133,154 | 1,164.7 | 114 |
| Tooele County | 72,698 | 7,040.3 | 10 |
| Box Elder County | 57,666 | 5,781.3 | 10 |
| Iron County | 57,289 | 3,296.2 | 17 |
| Summit County | 42,357 | 1,870.5 | 23 |
| Uintah County | 35,620 | 4,482.9 | 8 |
| Wasatch County | 34,788 | 1,177.0 | 30 |
| Sanpete County | 28,437 | 1,589.8 | 18 |
| Sevier County | 21,522 | 1,910.5 | 11 |
| Carbon County | 20,412 | 1,479.3 | 14 |
| Duchesne County | 19,596 | 3,235.5 | 6 |
| San Juan County | 14,518 | 7,823.8 | 2 |
| Millard County | 12,975 | 6,785.5 | 2 |
| Morgan County | 12,295 | 609.2 | 20 |
| Juab County | 11,786 | 3,391.8 | 3 |
| Emery County | 9,825 | 4,462.6 | 2 |
| Grand County | 9,669 | 3,672.9 | 3 |
| Kane County | 7,667 | 3,994.1 | 2 |
| Beaver County | 7,072 | 2,582.9 | 3 |
| Garfield County | 5,083 | 5,179.6 | 1 |
| Rich County | 2,510 | 1,028.8 | 2 |
| Wayne County | 2,486 | 2,461.1 | 1 |
| Piute County | 1,438 | 758.2 | 2 |
| Daggett County | 935 | 696.5 | 1 |
Largest cities in Utah
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 199,721 | 110.9 | 1,801 |
| West Valley City, UT | 140,230 | 35.8 | 3,914 |
| West Jordan, UT | 116,961 | 32.3 | 3,619 |
| Provo, UT | 115,162 | 41.7 | 2,762 |
| Orem, UT | 98,171 | 18.6 | 5,273 |
| Sandy, UT | 97,717 | 24.2 | 4,037 |
| St. George, UT | 95,342 | 77.1 | 1,236 |
| Ogden, UT | 87,321 | 27.5 | 3,170 |
| Layton, UT | 81,665 | 22.5 | 3,624 |
| South Jordan, UT | 77,471 | 22.2 | 3,489 |
| Lehi, UT | 75,892 | 28.5 | 2,662 |
| Millcreek, UT | 63,829 | 12.9 | 4,950 |
Showing the 12 most populous of 333 — the rest are shown on the map.
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This page shows demographics for a US state from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, and how the state compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
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