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Publications
State and County Population Estimates for Utah: 2023
July 1, 2023 estimates produced by the Utah Population Committee indicate a total Utah population of 3,456,482, adding 55,989 residents to the state since July 1, 2022.
K-12 Teacher Shortages, Retention, and Salaries in Utah
While Utah’s teacher shortage, retention, and salary outcomes rank favorably among states, some data show potential warning signs.
Data Compendium Utah Strategic Energy Framework
H.B. 426, passed in the 2023 General Legislative Session, requires the development of a strategic plan to achieve the state’s energy policy of adequate, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and clean energy resources. The Utah Energy Strike Team prepared the Utah Strategic Energy Framework under the leadership[...]
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Blogs
Utah 2025 Peer Support Specialist Workforce Survey
Peer support specialists play a foundational role in Utah’s mental and behavioral health systems. Survey results suggest ways to address challenges related to retention, burnout, and turnover.
How Income Measures Shape Policy
No standard definition for income exists, making it essential to use the appropriate definition for a particular application when conducting policy analysis.
Household Income in Utah
After adjusting for localized cost-of-living differences between states, Utah’s median household income of over $98,000 ranks highest in the country.