Six cities in Utah rank in the top 100 fastest-growing cities with 20,000 or more people, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau for incorporated places (cities and towns) and housing units at the state and county [...]
Utah exported $18.2 billion of goods in 2024, contributing nearly $8.0 billion to the state’s gross domestic product, $15.9 billion to the state’s gross output (industry sales), and 70,171 jobs.
Utah’s consumer sentiment fell slightly in April (down 1.4%), from 81.1 in March to 80.0, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. A similar survey conducted by the University of Michigan measured a significantly [...]
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.
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Salt Lake City, Ut 84111
