Demographics
The Gardner Institute provides demographic decision support to the Utah State Legislature and Office of the Governor. We produce population estimates and projections, as well as applied demographic research focused on Utah. We represent the state in work with the Census Bureau, including the State Data Center Program and Federal State Cooperatives for Population Estimates and Projections. We work with the Census Bureau in production, distribution, and analysis of their product.
We are your demographic resource.
U.S. Census Bureau Estimates by Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas, 2022
Each year, the Census Bureau produces population estimates at varying levels of geography. Part of the Census Bureau’s most recent release on May 18, 2023 provides population estimates for metropolitan areas and micropolitan areas in the United States and Puerto Rico.
U.S. Census Bureau Estimates for Cities and Housing Units, 2022
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.
April 2023 Newsmaker Breakfast: 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Utah
Utah’s demographic, social, and environmental factors favorably position the state to host another successful Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, according to a report released today by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. This new study supplements a previously released report that found hosting another Winter Games would make a significant economic impact to the state, generating jobs, income, and economic output.
2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Utah: Demographic, Social, and Environmental Factors
Utah’s demographic, social, and environmental factors favorably position the state to host another successful Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Insight: Census Bureau Releases 2022 Population Estimates and Components of Change for Counties
By Emily Harris Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas and help people as they formulate their own INFORMED DECISIONS™. […]
Insight: Most of the Nation Experiences Increasing Fertility Rates in 2021, but Not Utah
Author: Emily Harris, Senior Demographer Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas and help people as they formulate their own INFORMED DECISIONS™. Mar 3, 2023 – How does that headline make you feel? Some will read it and think it’s positive, and some will read it and feel alarmed. Regardless of how you feel about increasing or decreasing fertility rates, I encourage you to continue reading so that you can begin to understand the nuances[...]
State and County Population Estimates FAQ
This document specifically discusses state and county resident population estimates for Utah, discussing and comparing two main sources: the Utah Population Committee estimates, and the Census Bureau estimates.
Insight: Utah’s Black Population
By Heidi Prior Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas and help people as they formulate their own INFORMED DECISIONS™. Feb 13, 2023 – Utah’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity is due in part to an increasing number of Black or African American residents across the state. To mark Black History Month, this blog uses several Census Bureau data resources to describe Utah’s Black or African American population (referred to as Black in this blog).[...]
Insight: New 2020 Census Urban Areas Released
By Mallory Bateman Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas and help people as they formulate their own INFORMED DECISIONS™. […]
Insight: New 2020 Census Urban Areas Released
By Mallory Bateman Note: The opinions expressed are those of the author alone and do not reflect an institutional position of the Gardner Institute. We hope the opinions shared contribute to the marketplace of ideas and help people as they formulate their own INFORMED DECISIONS™. […]