Information About Salt Lake City
Social Data
The total estimated population is 567,641. Density is low at 1,490 persons per square mile.
Races of Residents
Population by Race: White: 473,929; Asian: 17,779; Two or More Races: 16,769; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 9,036; Black: 7,410; American Indian: 6,155; Other Race: 36,563; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 80,921 (14%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 486,720 (86%)
There are 74,737 foreign born residents, of which 28.7% are naturalized citizens.
Most Common Birthplaces
Foreign Born: Mexico: 30,286; Vietnam: 3,647; Polynesia: 3,358; Bosnia: 2,391; Germany: 2,268; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 1,778; Canada: 1,751; U.S. Born: This State: 330,275; West: 90,240; Midwest: 28,549; South: 22,911; Northeast: 15,692;
The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 28 years.
Age Distribution
There are 51,660 married couples with children and 17,440 single-parent households (4,438 men, 13,002 women).
Economic Data
The median household income is $38,088 in 1999 dollars.
Median Household Income Comparisons
U.S.: $41,994; Utah: $45,726; Salt Lake City: $38,088;
10% of the population lives below the poverty line.
Poverty Level Comparisons
U.S.: 12%; Utah: 9%; Salt Lake City: 10%;
Household Income Distribution
In thousands of dollars.
Work Type and Occupations
Work Type: Private wage and salary: 210,792; Government: 39,575; Self-employed: 13,966; Unpaid family work: 709; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 92,672; Sales and office: 87,305; Professional and related: 57,328; Office and administrative support: 53,732; Production, transportation, and material moving: 39,278; Service: 37,881;
The average commute time is 22 minutes to and from work.
Transportation to Work
Car or truck (drove alone): 210,151; Car or truck (carpooled): 37,170; Public transportation: 11,139; Worked at home: 9,509; Walked: 7,155; Bicycle: 1,773; Motorcycle: 337;
Educational Attainment
Percent of population in Salt Lake City.
Housing Data
There are 213,050 housing units, of which 135,134 are single family homes.
Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing
All Housing Units: Owner: 126,582; Renter: 74,525; Vacant: 11,943; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 93,753; Not Mortgaged: 32,829;
The median single family home value is $137,974.
Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes
U.S.: $1,088; Utah: $1,102; Salt Lake City: $974;
Median Rent for Rental Units
U.S.: $519; Utah: $534; Salt Lake City: $524;
The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.
Housing Units By Year Built
1939 or earlier: 29,252; 1940 to 1949: 16,879; 1950 to 1959: 31,572; 1960 to 1969: 29,726; 1970 to 1979: 47,437; 1980 to 1989: 29,662; 1990 to 1994: 10,192; 1995 to 1998: 14,940; 1999 to March 2000: 3,390;
0.5% of homes lack plumbing and 1.3% lack telephone service.
Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel
Utility Gas: 179,374; Electricity: 18,664; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 1,538; Other: 710;
