Demographics & People — Salt Lake City, Utah
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 203,888 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~217,900 |
| Median Age | 32.9 |
| Total Households | 88,932 |
| Family Households | 40,621 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4493 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 143,741 |
| Black or African American | 5,574 |
| Asian | 10,910 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42,406 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 70,287 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 39,988 |
| English | 37,070 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 30,645 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 28,998 |
| German | 22,272 |
| Irish | 14,576 |
| Italian | 8,124 |
| Scottish | 7,112 |
| European | 7,023 |
Language
| English Only | 147,369 |
| Spanish | 27,928 |
| Population 5+ | 193,851 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,992 |
| Population 18+ | 165,055 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Salt Lake City, Utah.