Utah’s Energy Sector
Utah’s energy sector continues to evolve as the forces of supply, demand, and technological change influence production and competition.
Utah’s energy sector continues to evolve as the forces of supply, demand, and technological change influence production and competition.
Utah's travel and tourism industry remained resilient in 2024 as inflation and gas prices calmed and recession fears dissipated over the year.
Utah’s FY 2026 state budget includes about $600 million in federal funds for public education, which makes up about 7% of the state’s total public education budget.
Federal housing assistance programs provided $482.6 million in financial support for Utah renters, developers, public housing authorities, and state and local governments in FY2022.
Salt Lake City accounted for 6.1% of Utah’s overall population in the 2019-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These 5-year estimates serve as the denominators for the percentages presented throughout this book and are presented for this reason.
Utah has the nation’s youngest median marriage age and the highest marriage rate, but younger Utahns are waiting longer to marry.
Though relatively few and limited in scope, marriage penalties exist in both Utah's tax structure (primarily through income tax credits) and benefit programs.
Peer support specialists play a foundational role in Utah’s mental and behavioral health systems. Survey results suggest ways to address challenges related to retention, burnout, and turnover.
No standard definition for income exists, making it essential to use the appropriate definition for a particular application when conducting policy analysis.
After adjusting for localized cost-of-living differences between states, Utah’s median household income of over $98,000 ranks highest in the country.