Population Estimates
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute administers and chairs the Utah Population Committee, which is responsible for annual updates of state and county-level population estimates. The Institute also produces annually updated subcounty population estimates for Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Weber counties.
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™. 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 2022 Census Bureau Estimates – National and State
By Emily Harris The Census Bureau released its first set of population estimates for the 2022 vintage: national and state resident population and components of change. This release provides a snapshot of the total population for all 50 states on July 1, 2022. […]
Utah population reaches 3,404,760 on July 1, 2022, driven mostly by net migration
December 1, 2022 (Salt Lake City) – July 1, 2022 estimates, produced by the Utah Population Committee, indicate a total population of 3,404,760, adding 61,242 residents to the state over one year. The midyear reference date of these estimates reflects the economy opening and thriving in the middle of the pandemic, leading up to a turning point in the economic picture and resulting in a different growth trajectory in the latter half of 2022. […]
Race and Ethnicity in the 2021 Wasatch Front Labor Force: An Equal Employment Opportunity Analysis
Current data reveals 22.5% of Utahns identify as racial minorities, rising 3.1% from 2020 to 2021.1 This is a faster increase than the comparable 1.7% year-over growth rate of the total population. Racial and ethnic diversity continues to increase across the nation and in Utah
Insight: 2021 1-Year American Community Survey Estimate Release
By: Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research Yesterday the Census Bureau released the 2021 1-Year American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates. Utah popped in the national press release as having the highest share of people with private health insurance coverage (77.8%). Due to the 2020 1-Year Estimates being experimental, the Census Bureau does not recommend comparing them with other years. We will make comparisons between 2019 and 2021. […]
Utah’s Multiracial Population, 2020
Utah’s multiracial (two or more races) resident population added the most residents and was the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group regardless of Hispanic or Latino origin between 2010 and 2020. This report uses the 2020 census redistricting data to provide insights into Utah’s multiracial population, including ethnicity, youth and adult populations, and where people live.
Accuracy Analysis of Long-Term Planning Projections for Utah and its Counties
With over half a century of population projections in Utah, this analysis highlights the difficulty of accurately identifying the future population based on current trends.
Insight: U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2021 City and Town Population Estimates
By Eric Albers On May 26, 2022, the Census Bureau released population estimates for incorporated places (cities and towns) and housing estimates at the state and county level for July 1, 2021. This data release provides additional context about the changing demographics in Utah. There were several noteworthy items from this most recent release. For a more detailed look at the data, see our latest fact sheet. […]
Insight: 2020 5-Year ACS Data Released
By: Mallory Bateman COVID-19 created challenges for data collection Unlike the 1-Year Estimates, which only provide insights for populations of 65,000 or more, the 5-Year Estimates provide coverage for every geography throughout the entire United States. This type of data is incredibly important for small communities, counties, and for diving deeper into the neighborhood level in larger cities. After the Census Bureau released 1-Year 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data as a limited and experimental product, many data users were curious and concerned about what that might mean for the 5-Year Estimates. […]