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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

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

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census

Utah Population News Articles

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 Cox says, citing ‘outdated’ ICE memo shared with state leaders – October 6, 2023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

‘The secret’s out’: Utah is seeing ‘remarkable’ population growth. Here’s how much is because of migration – December 8, 2021

Northeastern Utah’s Uinta Basin among the ‘leakiest’ in the nation for methane – December 5, 2021

Mount Aire residents leery of proposed mine in Parleys Canyon – November 30, 2021

Climate change and water woes redraw a major part of Utah’s map– November 22, 2021

See the climate change-inspired art put together by Utah musicians, poets and researchers – November 16, 2021

Wild About Utah: The Great Salt Lake’s Importance For Birds – September 21, 2021

Utah residents use the most water of any Western state. They also pay some of the lowest water rates. – September 20, 2021

Our population is growing, now what? – September 8, 2021

As the West bakes, Utah forges ahead with water pipeline – Aug 23, 2021

The Water Tap: How do heatwaves affect our water supply? – July 2, 2021

Nearly 40% of homes in Utah are in danger of burning, report – July 1, 2021

Utah prepares for water shortages in ongoing drought emergency – June 29, 2021

Farmers Say Drought Could Devastate Utah’s Produce Supply – June 11, 2021

In proposed $2.8 billion federal outdoors budget, Utah’s Zion National Park would get $11.2 million – June 4, 2021

University of Utah takes a step toward divesting in fossil fuels – March 23, 2021

They’re finally making electric school buses and some are on their way to Utah – March 8, 2021

Washington County state parks saw more visitors than ever in 2020 – March 2, 2021

Utah Drought Worries Farmers, Ranchers, Water Managers – February 26, 2021

Feds consider adding 55 miles of recreation trails in Tooele, Salt Lake, Utah counties – December 10, 2020

Births plummet but Utah population continues to grow – December 7, 2020

Utah urged to build more single-family homes – November 15, 2020

How University of Utah trees are being used to measure air pollution – October 4, 2020

West Coast and local fires harm more than just Utah’s scenery – September 30, 2020

After six states threaten to sue over Lake Powell Pipeline, Utah asks to slow the project – September 25, 2020

Report: Great Salt Lake Shrinking More Than A Foot Annually – September 8, 2020

‘We’ll try again’: Stewart introduces new Northern Corridor authorization bill – August 8, 2020

EPA, Utah settle Gold King Mine spill lawsuit – August 5, 2020

The Water Tap: A new weekly series about water issues in southwestern Utah – July 31, 2020

Ozone: Understanding summer’s sneaky pollutant – July 31, 2020

Proposal would extend Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Salt Lake, Utah counties – July 16, 2020

‘We’ll try again’: Stewart introduces new Northern Corridor authorization bill – August 8, 2020

EPA, Utah settle Gold King Mine spill lawsuit – August 5, 2020

The Water Tap: A new weekly series about water issues in southwestern Utah – July 31, 2020

Ozone: Understanding summer’s sneaky pollutant – July 31, 2020

Proposal would extend Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Salt Lake, Utah counties – July 16, 2020

Electric trucks, ‘clean cargo’: Utah Inland Port unveils 5-year business plan – May 21, 2020

Energy developers seek leases near iconic Utah park – May 22, 2020

New front opens in the fight over the Lake Powell pipeline – June 2, 2020

Agriculture, development, and population growth – June 11, 2020

New transportation plan calls for bridge over Utah Lake – October 16, 2019

Salt Lake’s ozone problem is worsening despite air cleanup efforts, and Rep. Ben McAdams wants to know why – October 13, 2019

Carbon-neutral apartment building sets the pace for scalable affordable housing – September 10, 2019

Utah Can Expect More Back-To-Back Low Snowpack Years Under High Greenhouse Gas Emissions – September 7, 2019

State water managers seek public input on regional water conservation plans – September 7, 2019

Census data hints at who is coming and going in Utah – August 29, 2019

Homes are a big part of Salt Lake City’s air pollution problem. They also are the solution. – August 28, 2019

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IS BOOMING IN UTAH – July 10, 2019

Utah farmers agonize about selling land to developers – June 23, 2019

Washington County uses less water than over half of counties; conservation not enough to meet demand – April 26, 2019

Pollution Report Flunks Nine Utah Counties – April 24, 2019

St. George area ranked third in U.S. for population growth – April 19, 2019

Climate Analysis Finds Utah Temperatures Rose Fifth Fastest In The Country Since 1970 – April 17, 2019

Lawmakers advance bill on radioactive waste; some fear that it paves the way for depleted uranium – February 8, 2019

These arts groups get the most taxpayer dollars from Salt Lake County’s ZAP program. How well do they serve diverse audiences? – January 5, 2019

Utah’s poor air quality under spotlight again – January 4, 2019

Lawsuit Launched Against Trump’s EPA for Failing to Protect More Than a Million People in Utah, Arizona From Particulate Pollution – January 3, 2019