Demographics & People — South Salt Lake, Utah
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,277 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~26,500 |
| Median Age | 31.4 |
| Total Households | 10,707 |
| Family Households | 4,884 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5576 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,981 |
| Black or African American | 967 |
| Asian | 2,361 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,520 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 12,170 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,724 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,662 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,578 |
| English | 3,318 |
| Irish | 2,094 |
| German | 1,756 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 914 |
| Hispanic: South American | 871 |
| Italian | 839 |
Language
| English Only | 16,965 |
| Spanish | 5,229 |
| Population 5+ | 25,061 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 667 |
| Population 18+ | 20,847 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| 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 South Salt Lake, Utah.