South Salt Lake, UT

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2021 Population
26,086
3.82% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
Mitt Romney
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
32.3
1.25% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18.2%
4.16% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$50,589
1.96% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$287,200
15.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, South Salt Lake, UT had a population of 26.1k people with a median age of 32.3 and a median household income of $50,589. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of South Salt Lake, UT grew from 25,125 to 26,086, a 3.82% increase and its median household income grew from $49,616 to $50,589, a 1.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Salt Lake, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.8%), White (Hispanic) (10.5%), Other (Hispanic) (10.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.44%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.2%).

None of the households in South Salt Lake, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

83.4% of the residents in South Salt Lake, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Salt Lake, UT are Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare (83 degrees awarded in 2021) and Myotherapy College of Utah (406486) (78 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in South Salt Lake, UT was $287,200, and the homeownership rate was 37.9%.

Most people in South Salt Lake, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in South Salt Lake, UT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

South Salt Lake, UT is home to a population of 26.1k people, from which 83.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 25.8% of South Salt Lake, UT residents were born outside of the country (6.74k people).

In 2021, there were 4.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in South Salt Lake, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.73k White (Hispanic) and 2.63k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

83.4%
2021 Citizenship
83.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 83.4% of South Salt Lake, UT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in South Salt Lake, UT was 83.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Salt Lake, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.7k ± 1.16k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    2.73k ± 643
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    2.63k ± 828
27.4%
Hispanic Population
7.14k people

In 2021, there were 4.67 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in South Salt Lake, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.73k White (Hispanic) and 2.63k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

27.4% of the people in South Salt Lake, UT are hispanic (7.14k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

25.8%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.74k people
24.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6.25k people

As of 2021, 25.8% of South Salt Lake, UT residents (6.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Salt Lake, UT was 24.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    204 ± 96
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    200 ± 136
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    27 ± 41

South Salt Lake, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of South Salt Lake, UT employs 13.8k people. The largest industries in South Salt Lake, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,481 people), Retail Trade (1,409 people), and Manufacturing (1,299 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,868), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($82,708), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,135).

Occupations

13.8k
2021 Value
± 1,052
2.8%
1 Year growth
± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Salt Lake, UT grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 13.4k employees to 13.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Salt Lake, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,836 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,281 people), and Production Occupations (1,059 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Salt Lake, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

13.8k
2021 Value
± 1,052
2.8%
1 Year growth
± 10.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in South Salt Lake, UT grew at a rate of 2.8%, from 13.4k employees to 13.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Salt Lake, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,481 people), Retail Trade (1,409 people), and Manufacturing (1,299 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Salt Lake, UT, though some of these residents may live in South Salt Lake, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,827
Median earning men ± $3,514
$32,846
Median earning women ± $3,843

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,254), Wholesale Trade ($50,817), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($74,886), Information ($50,583), and Public Administration ($44,327).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $19.1B
  2. $18B
  3. $10.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19.1B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($18B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($10.3B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$155B
2020 Value in Utah
$318B
Projected 2050 Value in Utah
105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $155B. This is expected to increase 105% to $318B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $15.7B
  2. $9.02B
  3. $6.51B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.7B, followed by Nevada with $9.02B and Texas and $6.51B.

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

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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%).

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.

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee
Senator from Utah3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Mitt Romney
Senator from Utah1
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in South Salt Lake, UT awarded 161 degrees. The student population of South Salt Lake, UT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 22 male students and 167 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Salt Lake, UT are White (107 and 66.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (30 and 18.6%), Two or More Races (7 and 4.35%), and Asian (6 and 3.73%).

The largest universities in South Salt Lake, UT by number of degrees awarded are Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare (83 and 51.6%) and Myotherapy College of Utah (406486) (78 and 48.4%).

The most popular majors in South Salt Lake, UT are Massage Therapy (78 and 48.4%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (46 and 28.6%), and Master Aesthetician (37 and 23%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.506% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (635k), High School or Equivalent (560k), and Bachelors Degree (475k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in South Salt Lake, UT was $287,200 in 2021, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $248,400 to $287,200, a 15.6% increase. The homeownership rate in South Salt Lake, UT is 37.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in South Salt Lake, UT have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Salt Lake, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Salt Lake, UT is $50,589. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in South Salt Lake, UT was Census Tract 1117.02 with a value of $68,149, followed by Census Tract 1115 and Census Tract 1117.01, with respective values of $47,167 and $44,144.

Property

$287,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$18,745
$3,756
Median Property Taxes
±$509

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Salt Lake, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Salt Lake, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

37.9%
Homeownership
2021
69.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 37.9% of the housing units in South Salt Lake, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1117.02
  2. Census Tract 1115
  3. Census Tract 1117.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Salt Lake, UT was Census Tract 1117.02 with a value of $68,149, followed by Census Tract 1115 and Census Tract 1117.01, with respective values of $47,167 and $44,144.

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

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Household Income

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$50,589
Median Household Income
± $2,610
9.9k
Number of Households
± 871

In 2021, the median household income of the 9.9k households in South Salt Lake, UT grew to $50,589 from the previous year's value of $49,616.

The following chart displays the households in South Salt Lake, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Salt Lake, UT is from Utah.
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Utah
0.477
2020 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2021, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.138% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
  2. Carpooled (11.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.98%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in South Salt Lake, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (6.98%).

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.

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Commute Time

21 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Salt Lake, UT have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in South Salt Lake, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Salt Lake, UT (4.45k out of 24.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.

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80.4% of the population of South Salt Lake, UT has health coverage, with 49.6% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 5.34% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.126% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see 1284 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.156% increase from the previous year (1282 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1264 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 188 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,284 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salt Lake County, UT

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see an average of 1,284 patients per year. This represents a 0.156% increase from the previous year (1,282 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 29.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.33% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

19.6%
Uninsured
49.6%
Employer Coverage
12.2%
Medicaid
5.34%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
0.126%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Salt Lake, UT grew by 8.33% from 18.1% to 19.6%.

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

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