Utah Population Demographics

  • Total population: 3,417,734 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Land area and density: 82,170 sq mi; 41.6 people per sq mi (2023)
  • Age: median 31.9 years (youngest among U.S. states); under 18: 29%; 65+: 12% (2023 ACS)
  • Sex: 50.5% male, 49.5% female (2023 ACS)
  • Race/ethnicity (2023 ACS): Non-Hispanic White 77.3%; Hispanic/Latino (any race) 15.1%; Non-Hispanic Black 1.5%; Non-Hispanic Asian 2.4%; Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native 1.1%; Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 1.6%; Non-Hispanic Two or more races 1.0%
  • Urbanization: ~90% live in urban areas, heavily concentrated along the Wasatch Front (2020 Census)
  • Growth: +4.5% since the 2020 Census (+146,118 people), among the faster-growing states, driven by strong job and household formation dynamics

Important Facts About Utah

  • Settled by Latter-day Saint pioneers in 1847; admitted as the 45th state in 1896; Promontory Summit’s 1869 Golden Spike completed the first transcontinental railroad; hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and selected to host the 2034 Games.
  • Population 3.4 million (2023); youngest median age in the nation at 31.3; capital and largest city: Salt Lake City.
  • 63% of Utah is federally managed public land; five national parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion) drew over 11 million visits in 2023; highest point is Kings Peak (13,528 ft).
  • Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere; other signature landscapes include Delicate Arch, the Bonneville Salt Flats, and the Wasatch Range.
  • Cultural and architectural landmarks include the Salt Lake Temple (1893), the acoustically renowned Tabernacle (1867), and Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty (1970).
  • Economy: diversified across technology (“Silicon Slopes”), aerospace/defense, life sciences, and mining—Kennecott Bingham Canyon is one of the world’s largest open-pit copper mines, and Utah hosts the nation’s only primary magnesium producer; agriculture centers on cattle, dairy, and alfalfa hay; tourism thrives with 15 ski resorts (Alta/Snowbird average 500+ inches of snow).

Utah Email User Demographics

  • Utah context: population density ~41 people per square mile (statewide average).
  • Estimated email users: ~2.3 million (roughly 92% of adults).
  • Age distribution of email users:
    • 18–29: ~26% (~0.60M)
    • 30–49: ~40% (~0.92M)
    • 50–64: ~22% (~0.51M)
    • 65+: ~12% (~0.28M)
  • Gender breakdown of email users:
    • Male: ~50.5% (~1.16M)
    • Female: ~49.5% (~1.14M)
  • Racial and ethnic composition of email users (mirrors Utah’s adult population):
    • White (non-Hispanic): ~77%
    • Hispanic/Latino (any race): ~15%
    • Asian: ~2.6%
    • Black: ~1.5%
    • American Indian/Alaska Native: ~1.4%
    • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: ~1.1%
    • Two or more races: ~3–4%
  • Insight: Email adoption in Utah is effectively ubiquitous among working-age adults, with slightly lower uptake among seniors; user demographics closely track the state’s overall adult population mix.

Phone Usage Statistics in Utah State

  • State context: Population ~3.42 million; land area ~82,170 sq mi; population density ≈42 people per sq mi.
  • Estimated mobile phone users (ages 13+): ≈3.1 million (≈91% of residents; near‑universal adult adoption).
  • Age distribution of phone users: 13–17: 8%; 18–34: 33%; 35–54: 31%; 55–64: 13%; 65+: 15%.
  • Gender breakdown of phone users: Male 50.6%; Female 49.4%.
  • Racial/ethnic composition of phone users: White (non‑Hispanic) 75%; Hispanic/Latino 15%; Asian 2.6%; Black 1.6%; American Indian/Alaska Native 1.5%; Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 1.7%; Two or more races 2.6%.
  • Insight: Because phone adoption is very high, the demographic makeup of Utah’s phone users closely mirrors the state’s overall population, with a notably large 18–34 segment reflecting Utah’s youthful age structure.

Social Media User Statistics in Utah

  • Utah (pop ≈3.47M) has ≈2.56M social media users (~74% penetration), reflecting its young, highly connected population.
  • Age distribution of users: 13–17: 10% (≈256k); 18–24: 19% (≈486k); 25–34: 24% (≈614k); 35–44: 18% (≈461k); 45–54: 13% (≈333k); 55–64: 10% (≈256k); 65+: 6% (≈154k).
  • Gender breakdown: ≈51% female (≈1.31M) and 49% male (≈1.25M).
  • Platform users (adults 18+, base ≈2.46M):
    • YouTube (Google): ≈2.04M (83%).
    • Facebook: ≈1.67M (68%).
    • Instagram: ≈1.23M (50%).
    • X/Twitter: ≈0.54M (22%).
    • Discord: ≈0.49M (20%).
    • Tinder: ≈0.32M (13%).
    • Bumble: ≈0.17M (7%).
    • OnlyFans: ≈0.07M (3%).
  • Insight: Strong 18–34 presence fuels high engagement on Instagram, YouTube, Discord, and dating apps, while Facebook remains dominant for older cohorts.
  • Method note: Figures are estimates applying recent U.S. usage rates to Utah’s 2024 population; actual counts vary by survey methodology.

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Counties in Utah