Utah Population Statistics

The 2008 Utah population was 2.8 million making it the 34th most populated state in America. There are 27.2 people per square mile which leaves a lot of room for wildlife and nature.

Utah Ethnic - Utah has one of the lowest minority population in the country of 10%. In addition to that only 7.1% of the population is foreign born.

Birth Rate - The birthrate in Utah is 21.7/1000 the highest in the country. This also makes its population the youngest in the country. The average person is 27.1 years old in Utah compared to 35.3 years for the US as a whole.

This affects the death rate. With 7.9/1000 it is the second lowest in the country.

Religion - Utah is predominately Mormon, although the percentage of people who are Mormon has been consistently shrinking. In 2008 it got to its lowest level ever 60.4%.

Literacy Rate - Utah has a literacy rate of 94% making it the highest in America. In addition to that 89.3% of its population has graduated high school.

Income - The average worker had an income of 53,693 making it the 9th highest in the country.

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