Salt Lake City, UT
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.8.20)
AGE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 21,922 | 10.9% |
| 25 to 29 years | 25,153 | 12.5% |
| 30 to 34 years | 18,914 | 9.4% |
| 35 to 39 years | 16,830 | 8.4% |
| 40 to 44 years | 12,003 | 6.0% |
| 45 to 49 years | 8,408 | 4.2% |
| 50 to 54 years | 9,625 | 4.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10,072 | 5.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10,420 | 5.2% |
| 65 to 69 years | 7,113 | 3.5% |
| 70 to 74 years | 5,474 | 2.7% |
| 75 to 79 years | 3,612 | 1.8% |
| 80 to 84 years | 2,879 | 1.4% |
| 85+ years | 1,873 | 0.9% |
The median age in Salt Lake City is 32.2 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 148,780 | 74.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,734 | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,252 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 9,523 | 4.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,774 | 0.9% |
| Other | 24,715 | 12.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 6,740 | 4.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6,954 | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 25,666 | 18.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 22,925 | 16.7% |
| Associate’s degree | 10,098 | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 35,748 | 26.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 28,839 | 21.1% |
| High school graduate or higher | 123,276 | 90.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 64,587 | 47.2% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 72,383 | 52.8% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.3% |
Median household income: $56,370
Mean household income: $83,449
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $25,114 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $27,493 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $31,981 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $42,626 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $67,029 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 169,784 | NA |
| Never married | 75,312 | 44.4% |
| Now married (except separated) | 69,945 | 41.2% |
| Separated | 2,531 | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5,843 | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 16,153 | 9.5% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 34,100 | 17.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Owner-occupied housing units | 37,869 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 40,360 |
| Single-family detached units | 40,112 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.4% |
| Vacancy rate | 7.7% |
| Renters rate | 51.6% |
| Average housing value | $357,615 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,213 |
| Average rent | $910 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Average income | $83,449 |
| Average household size | 2.43 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 71.3% |
| Percent disabled | 10.5% |
| Percent with health coverage | 86.3% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 19.4 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 7.1% |
| Percent veterans | 4.5% |
| Percent foreign born | 16.7% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 6.1% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $74,531.82 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $597.69 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $350.39 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $105.07 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $51.84 |
| Apparel & services | $2,225.42 |
| Men’s apparel | $436.15 |
| Women’s apparel | $731.86 |
| Children’s apparel | $338.59 |
| Boys’ apparel | $112.26 |
| Girls’ apparel | $126.24 |
| Footwear | $513.03 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $3,817.18 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $392.68 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,187.19 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,767.41 |
| Education | $1,573.07 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $3,162.37 |
| Club membership fees | $230.92 |
| Dating services | $0.90 |
| Pet food | $243.73 |
| Pet services | $63.35 |
| Food consumed at home | $5,231.54 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $682.69 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $531.95 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $1,030.02 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,166.78 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $512.17 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,820.09 |
| Health care | $5,575.84 |
| Medical services | $1,042.50 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $138.50 |
| Household Services | $1,995.74 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $65.48 |
| Lawn and garden services | $398.45 |
| Housekeeping services | $168.47 |
| PC repair | $7.01 |
| Housing | $23,836.84 |
| Home improvements | $2,263.13 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,807.30 |
| Phone services | $1,793.82 |
| Water | $707.30 |
| Life and other insurance | $392.15 |
| Pensions and social security | $7,903.17 |
| Personal care products and services | $897.23 |
| Hair care products | $109.47 |
| Personal care products | $378.12 |
| Local transportation | $8,610.18 |
| Gasoline | $2,273.52 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,191.24 |
| Travel | $2,144.79 |
| Airline fares | $541.89 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $26.24 |
| Lodging on trips | $567.66 |
| Food and drink on trips | $521.68 |
| Entertainment on trips | $180.01 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN SALT LAKE COUNTY (home to SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH)
| % with any debt in collections | 24% |
| Average debt in collections | $1,869 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 15% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $1,008 |
| % with student loan debt | 14% |
| Average student loan debt | $15,711 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $160 |
| % with auto debt | 36% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 3,054 | 2.7% |
| February 2019 | 3,320 | 2.9% |
| March 2019 | 3,287 | 2.9% |
| April 2019 | 2,977 | 2.6% |
| May 2019 | 2,893 | 2.5% |
| June 2019 | 3,440 | 2.9% |
| July 2019 | 3,016 | 2.6% |
| August 2019 | 3,021 | 2.6% |
| September 2019 | 2,478 | 2.1% |
| October 2019 | 2,414 | 2.1% |
| November 2019 | 2,490 | 2.1% |
| December 2019 | 2,391 | 2.0% |
| January 2020 | 3,026 | 2.6% |
| February 2020 | 3,113 | 2.6% |
| March 2020 | 4,731 | 4.1% |
| April 2020 | 14,996 | 12.8% |
| May 2020 | 12,905 | 10.9% |
| June 2020 | 8,711 | 7.4% |
| July 2020 | 7,292 | 6.1% |
| August 2020 | 6,189 | 5.3% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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