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POPULATION
Utah is America’s 30th most populous state with 18.3% growth during the last decade — the most of any state. Only the District of Columbia grew more than Utah in the same period (19.1%).
With well over three million residents, Utah is poised to continue its growth from natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration — representing two-thirds and one-third of population growth, respectively — with estimates projecting 5.8 million residents by 2065.
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Utah’s economic dominance for the past decade and high quality of life continue to fuel growth and opportunity for Utahns. The state’s population remains the youngest in the country, ensuring a vibrant future workforce for its growing economy.
FASTEST
Over the past decade, Utah has experienced the most population growth of any state.
YOUNGEST
Utah boasts the highest fertility rate, the largest average household size and the youngest median age (31) of any state.
No. 1
Utah has the nation’s highest percentage of: - Residents under the age of 5 - School-age children - Married couple families - Families with at least one minor child
POPULATION GROWTH
The number of Utahns is projected to grow from 3.3 million today to 5.5 million by 2065. The state should reach 4 million residents in 2032 and 5 million by 2050.
Utah Population Growth Projections by Decade
2025 3,615,036 2035 4,178,317 2045 4,745,057 2055 5,285,767 2065 5,827,810
Utah’s youthful population will continue for generations, as the state’s demographics skew younger than the nation’s. Utah’s median age is 30.7 compared to the national average of 37.9.
Source: 2016 Census
Generation Z (1997 - ?*) 36% vs. 28%
Millennials (1981 - 1996) 24% vs. 22%
Generation X (1965 - 1980) 19% vs. 20%
Baby Boomers (1946 - 1964) 16% vs. 22%
Sources: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute analysis of U.S. Census Bureau and Utah Population Committee 2018 data ; Pew Research Center *No chronological endpoint has been set for this group.
