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These reports cover a range of demographic topics dating back to the 2000 Census, focusing primarily on the changing residential population of Salt Lake City.

107, 2020

Salt Lake City Data Book 2020

July 1st, 2020|

Describing the characteristics of Salt Lake City’s population and households at the neighborhood level reveals much more about the diversity, opportunities, and challenges within its population than does a set of citywide metrics. The tables and maps in this data book provide many opportunities to understand the city’s diverse characteristics in great detail. Several variables included in this book have a visible geographic divide, with I-15 drawing a boundary that leaves City Council Districts 1 and 2 to the west and Districts 3 through 7 to the east.

2602, 2020

Race/Ethnicity in the 2018 Wasatch Front Labor Force: An Equal Employment Opportunity Analysis

February 26th, 2020|

Current data reveals 1 in 5 Utahns identify as racial minorities, rising 3.8% from 2017 to 2018.1 This is more rapid than the comparable 1.9% year-over growth rate of the total population. Racial and ethnic diversity continues to increase across the nation and in Utah. The extent of this diversity varies significantly by neighborhood, community, and county. For example, minority identification in the Wasatch Front region is closer to 1 in 4 at 24%, while Salt Lake County is 29% minority.

107, 2019

Salt Lake City Change Atlas 2019

July 1st, 2019|

This Salt Lake City Change Atlas, 2019 presents changes in the city’s population, housing units and related characteristics. Salt Lake City Corporation sponsored the research.

1806, 2019

The Salt Lake Apartment Market: An Analysis of Apartment Rental Rates in the Greater Salt Lake Region

June 18th, 2019|

Strong demand for apartment units in the Wasatch Front has led to a rapid increase in rental rates. Since the Great Recession, the increase in average rent has outpaced income growth and inflation. Pent up demand coupled with a robust population increase has fueled the growth of the regions’ rental market. Traditionally, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Murray, and other northern cities of Salt Lake County have held a majority of the apartment inventory. However, cites in southern Salt Lake County and northern Utah County are experiencing significant expansion. Renters are showing a preference for proximity to employment centers,[...]

107, 2017

Salt Lake City Data Book: 2017

July 1st, 2017|

This Salt Lake City Data Book has been sponsored by Salt Lake City Corporation. It presents the newest available data from various federal and state level entities regarding the demographics, socioeconomics, housing status, and general economic information about the city.