Population 37,690 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of South Salt Lake: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in South Salt Lake
Household size in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 3.13 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 3.17 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 3.14 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.95 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.17 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in South Salt Lake are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 93 Utah cities with 5,000+ people, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 30.9 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.1 | 32.1 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 33.3 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 34.8 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
South Salt Lake is young: half of its residents are under 33.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.3, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in South Salt Lake as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. South Salt Lake has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Utah cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Salt Lake
Renters in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.1% | 31.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.1% | 32.9% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 32.2% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.3% | 33.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Salt Lake rent: 62.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Utah city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.0% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in South Salt Lake as nationally: 9.2%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Salt Lake City area overall (6.1%). Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1980 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in South Salt Lake is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $1,067 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $839 | $1,131 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $990 | $1,296 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,521 | $1,796 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$771 | +$729 | +$729 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Salt Lake pays $1,521 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Salt Lake City area overall ($1,796). Rents are up $771 a month from 2006–10, a 103% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Salt Lake
Bachelor's degrees in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 28.8% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 34.3% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 37.9% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +9.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in South Salt Lake as nationally: 36.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 16.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 89.0% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 89.5% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 90.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.3% | 91.7% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in South Salt Lake never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. Only two of the 93 Utah cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Salt Lake
| Period | South Salt Lake | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Salt Lake is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Salt Lake City area (3.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Salt Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Salt Lake | 2.26 | 33.1 | 11.0% | 62.3% | 9.2% | 1986 | $1,521 | 36.3% | 86.3% | 4.9% |
| Murray | 2.42 | 39.2 | 9.1% | 40.7% | 6.7% | 1981 | $1,774 | 40.7% | 95.1% | 4.2% |
| Holladay | 2.72 | 40.3 | 6.2% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 1970 | $1,732 | 60.4% | 98.2% | 2.9% |
| Salt Lake City area | 2.95 | 34.8 | 10.2% | 33.0% | 6.1% | 1987 | $1,796 | 37.9% | 91.7% | 3.8% |
| Taylorsville | 3.01 | 35.0 | 12.8% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 1982 | $1,632 | 23.8% | 86.5% | 4.3% |
| West Valley City | 3.53 | 32.2 | 14.2% | 28.3% | 5.8% | 1985 | $1,630 | 16.0% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| Midvale | 2.39 | 34.2 | 12.2% | 55.5% | 9.4% | 1980 | $1,592 | 35.7% | 91.5% | 3.1% |
| Cottonwood Heights | 2.62 | 40.6 | 6.8% | 28.6% | 6.1% | 1981 | $1,942 | 54.2% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| Kearns | 3.49 | 32.6 | 18.7% | 16.0% | 2.9% | 1975 | $1,680 | 13.0% | 79.4% | 6.1% |
| West Jordan | 3.26 | 33.6 | 13.3% | 21.3% | 5.4% | 1997 | $1,945 | 29.4% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| Sandy | 2.86 | 38.4 | 8.8% | 22.9% | 5.1% | 1984 | $2,064 | 44.4% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Woodlawn, MD · Aventura, FL · Willowbrook, CA · Bettendorf, IA · Canal Winchester, OH · Dorado, PR · Ringgold, GA · Menomonee Falls, WI · Port Huron, MI · Plainfield, IN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Salt Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.