Provo, UT

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2019 Population

116,403

0.221% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

23.6

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

26.3%

1.53% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$48,888

5.06% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$271,300

9.79% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

63,493

1.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Provo, UT had a population of 116k people with a median age of 23.6 and a median household income of $48,888. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Provo, UT grew from 116,146 to 116,403, a 0.221% increase and its median household income grew from $46,532 to $48,888, a 5.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Provo, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.4%), White (Hispanic) (13.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.05%). 0% of the households in Provo, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

92.4% of the residents in Provo, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Provo, UT are Brigham Young University-Provo (8,094 degrees awarded in 2020), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (334 degrees), and Provo College (120 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Provo, UT was $271,300, and the homeownership rate was 39.6%. Most people in Provo, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Provo, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Provo, UT is home to a population of 116k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 11% of Provo, UT residents were born outside of the country (12.8k people).

In 2019, there were 5.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.6k people) in Provo, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.7k White (Hispanic) and 3.96k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Provo, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
86.6k ± 1.39k
White (Hispanic)
15.7k ± 1.18k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.96k ± 547

16.7%

Hispanic Population

19.4k people

16.7% of the people in Provo, UT are hispanic (19.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Provo, UT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

10.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2019, 11% of Provo, UT residents (12.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Provo, UT was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Provo, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Provo, UT was 23.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 23, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Provo, UT are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Provo, UT residents was 24.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,294 ± 7,685 people
India
8,662 ± 2,282 people
Canada
7,780 ± 2,163 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,294 Utah residents, followed by India with 8,662 and Canada with 7,780.

Citizenship

92.4%

2019 Citizenship

92.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 92.4% of Provo, UT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Provo, UT was 92.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Provo, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
603 ± 129
Gulf War (2001-)
307 ± 104
Gulf War (1990s)
241 ± 89

Provo, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Provo, UT is $48,888. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Provo, UT was Census Tract 15.03 with a value of $94,760, followed by Census Tract 21.01 and Census Tract 27.02, with respective values of $80,556 and $76,199.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,820. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Provo, UT employs 63.5k people. The largest industries in Provo, UT are Educational Services (15,352 people), Retail Trade (6,947 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,989 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,333), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,536), and Public Administration ($40,307).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,888

2019 value

± $1,795

5.06%

1 Year Growth

± 5.15%

Households in Provo, UT have a median annual income of $48,888, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,532 in 2018, which represents a 5.06% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Provo, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

$68,567

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,979

$44,820

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,468

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$51,369 ± $7,662
White
$50,209 ± $1,255
Alaska Native
$40,461 ± $14,129

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Provo, UT is from Utah.

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 15.03
Census Tract 21.01
Census Tract 27.02

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Provo, UT was Census Tract 15.03 with a value of $94,760, followed by Census Tract 21.01 and Census Tract 27.02, with respective values of $80,556 and $76,199.

The following map shows all of the places in Provo, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

26.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Provo, UT (27.8k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
23,486 ± 1,147
Hispanic
4,926 ± 521
Asian
1,282 ± 271

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Provo, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

63.5k

2019 Value

± 1,688

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Provo, UT grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 62.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Provo, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,210 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,122 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,415 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Provo, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Provo, UT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,210 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,122 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,415 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Provo, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (2.36 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2.11 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.63 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Provo, UT, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($54,671), Legal Occupations ($46,161), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($43,571).

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.5k

2019 Value

± 1,688

1.9%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Provo, UT grew at a rate of 1.9%, from 62.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Provo, UT, are Educational Services (15,352 people), Retail Trade (6,947 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,989 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Provo, UT, though some of these residents may live in Provo, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Provo, UT, by number of employees, are Educational Services (15,352 people), Retail Trade (6,947 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (5,989 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Provo, UT has an unusually high number of Educational Services (2.61 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.52 times), and Information (1.51 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Provo, UT, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,333), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,536), and Public Administration ($40,307).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Provo, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Utah.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Utah

58.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
88.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sevier County, UT
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Utah colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Provo, UT awarded 8,903 degrees. The student population of Provo, UT is skewed towards women, with 18,700 male students and 20,051 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Provo, UT are White (7,276 and 84.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (570 and 6.65%), Two or More Races (334 and 3.9%), and Asian (183 and 2.14%).

The largest universities in Provo, UT by number of degrees awarded are Brigham Young University-Provo (8,094 and 90.9%), Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (334 and 3.75%), and Provo College (120 and 1.35%).

The most popular majors in Provo, UT are General Psychology (316 and 3.55%), Accounting (313 and 3.52%), and Exercise Physiology (224 and 2.52%).

The median tuition cost in Provo, UT for private four year colleges is $5,970.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
216 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
305 degree-majorss awarded
Exercise Physiology
224 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Provo, UT was General Economics with 216 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Provo, UT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brigham Young University-Provo
8,094 degrees awarded
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
334 degrees awarded
Provo College
120 degrees awarded

$5,970

Median Private

In 2020, the Provo, UT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brigham Young University-Provo with 8,094 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

4,321

Degrees Awarded to Men

4,582

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 4,321 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Provo, UT, which is 0.943 times less than the 4,582 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Provo, UT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
7,276 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
570 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
334 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Provo, UT was White students. These 7,276 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 570 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Provo, UT was $271,300 in 2019, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $247,100 to $271,300, a 9.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Provo, UT is 39.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Provo, UT have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Provo, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$271,300

2019 Median

± $5,673

$247,100

2018 Median

± $5,155

In 2019, the median property value in Provo, UT grew to to $271,300 from the previous year's value of $247,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Provo, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Provo, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,888

Median Household Income

± $1,795

33.1k

Number of Households

± 1,111

In 2019, the median household income of the 33.1k households in Provo, UT grew to $48,888 from the previous year's value of $46,532.

The following chart displays the households in Provo, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Provo, UT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Provo, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

39.6%

2019 Homeownership

39.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 39.6% of the housing units in Provo, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Provo, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Provo, UT have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.4% of the workforce in Provo, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Provo, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (62%)
Walked (13%)
Carpooled (11.8%)

In 2019, 62% of workers in Provo, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13%) and those who carpooled to work (11.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Provo, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Provo, UT have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.8% of the population of Provo, UT has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 9.12% on Medicaid, 4.3% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 0.576% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see 2366 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2360 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Utah County, UT.

2,366 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see an average of 2,366 patients per year. This represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2,360 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

56.3%

Employer Coverage

9.12%

Medicaid

4.3%

Medicare

18.5%

Non-Group

0.576%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Provo, UT declined by 7.58% from 12.1% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Provo, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.