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: Demographic Forces Driving Housing Demand
By: Dr. Pamela Perlich, Ph.D. The Utah Housing Coalition is hosting its annual Housing Matters Conference Tuesday and Wednesday, October 20th and 21st in Park City. This group studies housing issues and is committed to increasing accessible, affordable housing throughout Utah. The conference program reflects an organization that is committed to action and results through creative partnerships, policy development and application, and innovative financing practices. […]
Insight: Utah’s Hidden Diversity: Decoding Evidence from the Census
By: Dr. Pamela Perlich, PhD I have the honor of delivering the keynote at the 63rd Annual Utah State History Conference on Friday, October 2, 2015. This years’ theme is Deep Roots, Many Voices: Exploring Utah’s Multicultural Past. It is held at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. It is a full day of panels, discussions, documentaries, exhibits, and presentations that explore many facets of Utah’s richly diverse population. […]
Insight: New Evidence Demonstrates Utah Continues to Change
By: Dr. Pamela Perlich, PhD By: Effie Van Noy Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released the 2014 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. [i] These data show us that while Utah maintains its “signature demographics”, it is also being transformed by long run national demographic and economic trends. Evidence of the effects of the Great Recession and subsequent slow but steady recovery are also appearing in these data. […]