Census Research

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is the lead agency for three Census Bureau partnership programs: the State Data Center, the Federal State Cooperative for Population Estimates, and the Federal State Cooperative for Population Projections. The Institute is the state resource for insights into Census Bureau programs and products through these partnerships.

1209, 2023

Fact Sheet: Utah’s Changing Households

September 12th, 2023|

The Utah's Changing Households Fact Sheet shows that the state was the fastest-growing in the country between 2010 and 2020, not only in total population but also in housing units and households.

1508, 2023

Fact Sheet: Utah’s Older Population: 2020

August 15th, 2023|

In 2020, 381,797 residents age 65 or older lived in Utah. The majority (60%) of these older Utahns were 65 to 74 years old and represent the oldest members of the baby boom generation. The next oldest age group, Utahns 75 to 84, was less than half the size of the 65 to 74 population and made up 29% of the older population.

2206, 2023

U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for Age, Vintage 2022

June 22nd, 2023|

Each year, the Census Bureau produces population estimates at varying levels of geography. The age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin estimates at the national, state, and county levels are the final release of the 2022 vintage estimate package.

2505, 2023

First Insights – 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristic File

May 25th, 2023|

Utah’s growth and change highlighted in previous 2020 Census data products are also apparent in the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristic (DHC) file. This large data product adds more demographic and housing details to the previously released products from the 2020 Census.

1805, 2023

U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for Cities and Housing Units, 2022

May 18th, 2023|

On May 18th, 2023, the Census Bureau released population estimates for incorporated places (cities and towns) and housing units at the state and county level for July 1, 2022. The city-level population estimates utilize locally submitted building permits to estimate population. They are then controlled to the county estimate totals, which were published in March 2023.

110, 2021

2020 Census in Utah Summary Report

October 1st, 2021|

This document serves as a record of activities undertaken as part of Utah’s 2020 Census effort, focusing on the period leading up to and during the enumeration.

110, 2021

2020 Census in Utah, Appendix 3: Public Outreach

October 1st, 2021|

Funding appropriated in the fall of 2019 by the Utah Legislature allowed the Utah Statewide Complete Count Committee to dedicate $1 million toward outreach efforts to encourage Utahns to participate in the 2020 Census.

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