Salt Lake County's population reached an estimated 1,220,916 as of July 1, 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, representing a 3% increase from the April 2020 census base.
Rising Population and Housing Costs
The population density in Salt Lake County has risen to 1,597.2 people per square mile, up from 1,387.1 people per square mile recorded in 2010, according to Census Bureau data released July 18, 2026.
In addition to population growth, the county's housing market shows significant value. The median value of owner-occupied housing units between 2020 and 2024 was $525,700, which is higher than the statewide Utah median of $489,400 for the same period.
Economic and Income Trends
Economic indicators for the county also reflect distinct trends. The median household income in Salt Lake County, measured in 2024 dollars, was $97,494 between 2020 and 2024, surpassing the Utah state median of $95,166.
Per Census Bureau figures, the county's per capita income for the same period stood at $45,106, compared to $40,873 for the state of Utah.
Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts
As the region grows, community organizations like NeighborWorks Salt Lake (NWSL) continue to focus on neighborhood revitalization. The organization maintains a presence in several Salt Lake City neighborhoods, including Fairpark, Guadalupe, Rose Park, Glendale, Poplant Grove, and West Capitol Hill.
According to NWSL, their target area on Salt Lake City's west side extends from 1000 North to 1700 South and from 300 West to Redwood Road.
Regional Community Impact
NeighborWorks Salt Lake, which was incorporated in 1977 to address neighborhood blight caused by redlining and disinvestment, also operates an office in Murray City. This partnership with the City and Redevelopment Agency of Murray aims to provide housing services and facilitate revitalization within Murray's target neighborhoods.
