Utah
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Utah Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 33.6
People per square mile, 2020: 39.7
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
0 |
1800 |
0 |
1810 |
0 |
1820 |
0 |
1830 |
0 |
1840 |
0 |
1850 |
11,380 |
1860 |
40,273 |
1870 |
86,786 |
1880 |
143,963 |
1890 |
210,779 |
1900 |
276,749 |
1910 |
373,351 |
1920 |
449,396 |
1930 |
507,847 |
1940 |
550,310 |
1950 |
688,862 |
1960 |
890,627 |
1970 |
1,059,273 |
1980 |
1,461,037 |
1990 |
1,722,850 |
2000 |
2,233,169 |
2010 |
2,763,885 |
2020 |
3,271,616 |
2030 |
*3,786,963 |
2040 |
*4,344,339 |
Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Population By County |
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2010 |
Percent Change |
UTAH |
3,271,616 |
2,763,885 |
507,731 |
18.37% |
Beaver County |
7072 |
6,629 |
443 |
6.68% |
Box Elder County |
57666 |
49,975 |
7,691 |
15.39% |
Cache County |
133154 |
112,656 |
20,498 |
18.20% |
Carbon County |
20412 |
21,403 |
-991 |
-4.63% |
Daggett County |
935 |
1,059 |
-124 |
-11.71% |
Davis County |
362679 |
306,479 |
56,200 |
18.34% |
Duchesne County |
19596 |
18,607 |
989 |
5.32% |
Emery County |
9825 |
10,976 |
-1,151 |
-10.49% |
Garfield County |
5083 |
5,172 |
-89 |
-1.72% |
Grand County |
9669 |
9,225 |
444 |
4.81% |
Iron County |
57289 |
46,163 |
11,126 |
24.10% |
Juab County |
11786 |
10,246 |
1,540 |
15.03% |
Kane County |
7667 |
7,125 |
542 |
7.61% |
Millard County |
12975 |
12,503 |
472 |
3.78% |
Morgan County |
12295 |
9,469 |
2,826 |
29.84% |
Piute County |
1438 |
1,556 |
-118 |
-7.58% |
Rich County |
2510 |
2,264 |
246 |
10.87% |
Salt Lake County |
1185238 |
1,029,655 |
155,583 |
15.11% |
San Juan County |
14518 |
14,746 |
-228 |
-1.55% |
Sanpete County |
28437 |
27,822 |
615 |
2.21% |
Sevier County |
21522 |
20,802 |
720 |
3.46% |
Summit County |
42357 |
36,324 |
6,033 |
16.61% |
Tooele County |
72698 |
58,218 |
14,480 |
24.87% |
Uintah County |
35620 |
32,588 |
3,032 |
9.30% |
Utah County |
659399 |
516,564 |
142,835 |
27.65% |
Wasatch County |
34788 |
23,530 |
11,258 |
47.85% |
Washington County |
180279 |
138,115 |
42,164 |
30.53% |
Wayne County |
2486 |
2,778 |
-292 |
-10.51% |
Weber County |
262223 |
231,236 |
30,987 |
13.40% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Utah Population News Articles
Utah Compact revisited? Lawmakers seek a new balance on immigration 15 years later – Mar 1, 2026
DOGE killed a potentially life-saving Utah air quality project. Could the Legislature step in? – Feb 23, 2026
Utah County population will double by 2065 – Feb 19, 2026
Utah Water Conditions Update February 2026 – Feb 19, 2026
Utah’s massive data centers seek to build new power sources – Feb 11, 2026
‘Real, tangible action’: Young Utahns push lawmakers to rescue the Great Salt Lake – Feb 10, 2026
Ogden’s homeless plan: Less affordable housing, more rent-a-cops – Oct 27, 2025
The Real Reasons Why People Are Moving Out Of Utah – Oct 25, 2025
Since 2019, Utah’s population with no legal status has grown alongside the state– Oct 21, 2025
Utah art project spotlights Great Salt Lake’s fragile future – Oct 3, 2025
Utah has ‘moved mountains’ to build new homes, Cox says. But we need to ‘move faster.’ May 30, 2025
Utah officials promote water-wise yards for long-term conservation – June 23, 2025
As Trump presses to remove humanitarian parolees, some in Utah have already left on their own – June 14, 2025
This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage – June 9, 2025
Utah’s growth boom means more vehicle accidents – June 8, 2025
Utah County plans $1.6B water project to meet growing population demands – May 29, 2025
How Utah’s Department of Corrections expects to enforce Gov. Cox’s deportation plans – Dec 7, 2024
Utah had the worst air quality in the US this morning = Dec 5, 2024
Investigating Extreme Heat in Salt Lake City – Dec 4, 2024
Utah Monitors Disappearing Water Across State – Dec 2, 2024
Utah officials preparing for another winter with an increasing homeless population – Nov 19, 2024
Utah air pollution could impact 2034 Winter Olympics, USU professor warns – Nov 18, 2024
Just how dangerous is Great Salt Lake dust? New research looks for clues – Sept 5, 2024
Utah releases first-ever report on homeless mortality, recommendations for saving lives – Aug 30, 2024
Utah summer ski spots exist, but climate change threatens the ‘turns all year’ crowd – Aug 30, 2024
Latinos spur growth in Utah, represent growing share of state’s population – June 27, 2024
Report showcases Utah’s population and employment centers by region – June 25, 2024
The Fastest Growing City in Utah – June 15, 2024
Governor claims dozens of illegal immigrants sent to Utah from Denver without approval – June 14, 2024
Shrinking Shores, Rising Risks in the Great Salt Lake – June 10, 2024
Drought-prone southern Utah county lands $20.5 million grant to help build water-reuse system – June 4, 2024
Utah’s farmland slowly vanishing to make way for development – November 1, 2023
Utah’s Population Has Grown Over 200% in 50 Years… 3 Reasons People Are Flocking There – October 22, 2023
From Great Salt Lake to air quality, a new report details how Utah’s environment is changing – October 19, 2023
Northern Utah’s ozone problem isn’t getting any better – October 15, 2023
Utah is not a ‘sanctuary state,’ Gov. Cox says, citing ‘outdated’ ICE memo shared with state leaders – October 6, 2023
The way to save the Great Salt Lake? Limit new development of all types, poll says October, 2023
The summer heat is on and so is Utah’s harmful algae season – July 14, 2023
4 UTAH CITIES RANK AS TOP 10 ‘BOOMTOWNS’ – July 14, 2023
How to preserve Utah’s water as the population grows – July 10, 2023
Why Utah – the Best State in America – Has an Environment Problem – June 22, 2023
Add dust to the list of snow issues Utah will have to consider for its Olympic bid – June 19, 2023
Draining Lake Powell may eventually be necessary due to drought, design of Glen Canyon – December 20, 2022
Utah’s booming population could pose a challenge to its progress on cleaner air – December 15, 2022
Census: How does Utah’s ’22 population growth compare with other states? – December 22, 2022
New survey asks how the state should handle Utah’s population increases – December 8, 2022
New climate tool shows Utah’s record heat a result of climate change – July 18, 2022
Tug of war over water conservation in Utah – July 8, 2022
Survey says the quality of life in Utah is in decline. Here are the reasons why – June 29, 2022
Youths’ suit says Utah state government’s fossil fuels policy imperils health, climate – March 17, 2022
If winter wildfire hits Utah, these communities are at risk – March 12, 2022
Utah water pipeline proposal premised on faulty population estimates, critics say – March 11, 2022
Salt Lake County has added 46K rental units since 2000. When will they become affordable? – March 10, 2022
‘We’re already running out of water’: the reality and future of Utah’s drought – February 22, 2022