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Salt Lake City Population

Salt Lake City (abbreviated SLC) is the capital of the Utah State in the United States, lies in the northeast of the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest and Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Salt Lake City population in 2023 is estimated to be 203,372, covering city area of 110.81 sq mi (286.99 sq km), ranks largest city of the Utah State and one-hundred-twenty-second populous city in the United States. The city was originally named Great Salt Lake City due to its proximity to the Great Salt Lake. It is the part of Salt Lake City metropolitan area.

Below is the Salt Lake City population by year:
YearPopulationChange %
2010186,571
2011188,1810.86
2012189,7150.82
2013191,6611.03
2014191,398-0.14
2015191,7370.18
2016194,1821.28
2017200,5703.29
2018200,5910.01
2019200,567-0.01
2020199,723-0.42
2021 *200,4760.377
2022 *202,6931.11
2023 *203,3720.34
Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

Salt Lake City city UN Urban Agglomeration Population Prospects - 1950 to 2035

YearSalt Lake City Population
1950229,804
1955272,654
1960337,621
1965399,162
1970468,021
1975554,094
1980657,113
1985720,963
1990780,148
1995829,766
2000879,852
2005942,141
20101,010,549
20111,024,820
20151,083,945
2020*1,157,805
2025*1,214,291
2035*1,328,369
Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 Salt Lake City city Population(UA)

Salt Lake City Metropolitan

The Salt Lake City metropolitan area is an urbanized region centered on the city of Salt Lake City. SaltLakeCity-Provo-Orem is the Combined Statistical Area of the Utah State. According to 2020 US Census, The Salt Lake City Metropolitan population in 2020 is 1,257,936, increased a total of 170,063 people from 1,087,873 in 2010 with a change of 15.6%.

Salt Lake City City(2021)Salt Lake City Metropolitan(2020)
Population201,2491,257,936
Area110.81 sq mi (286.99 sq km)-
Rank123(US)42(CSA)
Source : CSA Maps, CSA


Salt Lake City Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, Total Salt Lake City population is 200,546, out of these 102,566 are male, 97,980 are female, The sex ratio of Salt Lake City is 105. The median age of the Salt Lake City population is 32.9, Salt Lake City population by age are, under 18 years is 36,652, 16 years and over is 167,726, 18 years and over is 163,894, 21 years and over is 154,385, 65 years and over is 29,614. 51.1% are male, 48.9% are female, Population of Salt Lake City by age percent-wise is, 18.3% are under 18 years old, 83.6% are 16 years and over, 81.7% are 18 years and over, 77.0% are 21 years and over, 11.4% are 65 years and over. There are total 89,624 housing units, The voting population of Salt Lake City are 142,451, out of these 73,707 are male voters, 68,744 are female voters, 51.7% are male, 48.3% are female. Salt Lake City population in 2022 is estimated to be 202,693, and in 2021 is estimated to be 200,476.

Age GroupPopulationPercent
0 -511,0795.5%
5 - 910,5925.3%
10 - 149,0914.5%
15 - 1911,5295.7%
20 - 2421,28510.6%
25 - 3443,78621.8%
35 - 4427,76413.8%
45 - 5422,15511.0%
55 - 599,2804.6%
60 - 6411,1025.5%
65 - 7413,2586.6%
75 - 846,4933.2%
85 and over3,1321.6%
Source: 2019 US population by age estimates


Salt Lake City Population by Race

According to 2019 population of Salt Lake City by race are:

White Population

White population in Salt Lake City, Utah are 143,613, percentage wise 71.6 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Salt Lake City, Utah are 5,596, percentage wise 2.8 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Salt Lake City, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.

Asian Population

Asian population in Salt Lake City are 13,615, percentage wise 6.8 percent are asians, out of these 3,685 are Asian Indians, 2,557 are Chinese, 1,042 are Filipinos, 966 are Japanese, 958 are Korean, 1,668 are Vietnamese and 2,739 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Salt Lake City, Utah are 39,753. Percentage wise 19.8 percent are hispanics, out of these 29,792 are Mexican people, 495 are Puerto Ricans, 1,141 are Cubans, and 8,325 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race200,546Percent
White143,61371.6%
Black or African American5,5962.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native3,5491.8%
Asian Population13,6156.8%
Asian Indian3,6851.8%
Chinese2,5571.3%
Filipino1,0420.5%
Japanese9660.5%
Other Asian Population2,739
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander6,4763.2%
Hispanic or Latino39,75319.8%
Mexican29,79214.9%
Puerto Rican4950.2%
Cuban1,1410.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino8,325
Source: US Census population estimates(2019)


Nativity by Place of Birth

According to 2019 estimates, Salt Lake City native population is 164,851, out of these 93,791 born in the Utah state and 69,215 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 35,695, out of these 13,221 are Naturalised US citizen, 3,124 are in Europe, 3,956 in Asia, 179 in Africa, 4,353 in Latin America and 510 in Northern America. Non-US Citizens, Total Foreigners living in Salt Lake City are 22,474, out of these 1,148 are from Europe, 7,591 are from Asia, 1,318 from Africa, 10,564 are from Latin America and 464 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of BirthPopulation
Native164,851
Born in state of residence93,791
Born in other state in the United States69,215
Northeast9,246
Midwest12,095
South12,151
West35,723
Born outside the United States1,845
Puerto Rico234
U.S. Island Areas0
Born abroad of American parent(s)1,611
Foreign born
Born outside of United States35,695
Naturalized U.S. citizen13,221
Europe3,124
Asia3,956
Africa179
Oceania1,099
Latin America4,353
Northern America510
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen22,474
Europe1,148
Asia7,591
Africa1,318
Oceania1,389
Latin America10,564
Northern America464
Source: US Census 2019 estimates


Salt Lake City Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Salt Lake City, Utah are 89,624, Occupied housing units are 81,839, Rental vacancy rate is 6. Percentage of occupancy is 91, 42.13% of houses are owner occupied and 49.18% of houses are renter occupied in Salt Lake City. There are 44.06 percent of one-unit detached, 2.92 percent of one-units attached, 5.66 percent of two-unit houses, 5.65 percent of three or four unit homes. 1.19 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 35.47 percent are available with one vehicle, 30.31 percent are available with two vehicles, 16.00 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 9.53 percent are no vehicles available.

HousingUnits
Total housing units89,624
Occupied housing units81,839
Occupied housing units percent91
Rental vacancy rate6
Structure TypeUnits
1-unit, detached39,487
1-unit attached2,613
2 units5,076
3 or 4 units5,065
Mobile home1,065
Boat, RV, van, etc.0
Owner-occupied37,758
Renter-occupied44,081
Average household size of owner-occupied unit3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit2
Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Salt Lake City Housing Market

The median value of housing unit in Salt Lake City, Utah is $378,300, According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 1.16 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 0.46 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 1.33 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 2.96 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 10.22 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 11.87 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 12.18 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 1.95 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit valueUnits
Less than $50,0001,039
$50,000 to $99,999410
$100,000 to $149,9991,192
$150,000 to $199,9992,656
$200,000 to $299,9999,162
$300,000 to $499,99910,639
$500,000 to $999,99910,912
$1,000,000 or more1,748
Median (dollars)378,300
Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Salt Lake City Housing Mortgage

According to 2019 estimates of mortgage, The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,606, 0.18 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 2.91 percent pay between $500 to $999, 9.90 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 6.19 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 3.47 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 2.48 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 3.27 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $477, 0.97 percent of homes pay less than $250, 4.12 percent pays between $250 to $399, 4.56 percent pay between $400 to $599, 1.81 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.88 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 1.41 pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgageUnits
Less than $500159
$500 to $9992,612
$1,000 to $1,4998,876
$1,500 to $1,9995,550
$2,000 to $2,4993,107
$2,500 to $2,9992,225
$3,000 or more2,933
Median (dollars)1,606
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgageUnits
Less than $250866
$250 to $3993,692
$400 to $5994,089
$600 to $7991,626
$800 to $999793
$1,000 or more1,260
Median (dollars)477
Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Salt Lake City Rental

Total number of Salt Lake City rental homes or apartments are 44,081, occupied by Renter, The median value of Salt Lake City average rental rate is $1,062. 8.22 percent of homes are under $500, 36.09 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 47.34 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 5.98 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.57 percent are above $3000.

        
RentalUnits
Less than $5003,625
$500 to $99915,910
$1,000 to $1,49915,304
$1,500 to $1,9995,562
$2,000 to $2,4992,037
$2,500 to $2,999598
$3,000 or more252
Median (dollars)1,062
Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates

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