Cottonwood Heights is a city located in Salt Lake County Utah. Cottonwood Heights has a 2024 population of 31,766. Cottonwood Heights is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,518 in 2020.
The average household income in Cottonwood Heights is $143,689 with a poverty rate of 7.39%. The median age in Cottonwood Heights is 39.4 years: 39.4 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cottonwood Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,328 | 88.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,758 | 5.29% |
| Asian | 1,133 | 3.41% |
| Other race | 608 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.58% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,361 | 2.68 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 7,248 | 3.2 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 3,607 | 1.4 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
| Female | 1,170 | 3.31 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 336 | 3.16 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 2.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,823 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,716 | 33.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,936 | 21.34% |
| High School Graduate | 3,488 | 15.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 184 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 4,478 | 19.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,554 | 20,009 | 11,426 |
| Hispanic | 851 | 754 | 248 |
| Asian | 828 | 828 | 535 |
| 2+ Races | 798 | 716 | 320 |
| Other Race | 317 | 280 | 142 |
| Black | 158 | 158 | 108 |
| Islander | 113 | 113 | 57 |
| Native American | 53 | 53 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 68.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,735 | $84,775 | $56,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,288 | $108,203 | $70,614 |
| High School Graduate | $39,476 | $47,147 | $36,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,029 | $42,157 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $60,131 | $69,467 | $52,440 |
| Some College | $47,329 | $56,266 | $36,901 |
$60,131
Average Earnings
$69,467
Average Male
$52,440
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.28% of Cottonwood Heights residents speak only English, while 9.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,506 | 1,811 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,747 | 329 | 18.83% |
| Other | 594 | 286 | 48.15% |
| Multiple | 1,739 | 195 | 11.21% |
| Islander | 192 | 74 | 38.54% |
| Native | 53 | 14 | 26.42% |
| Black | 170 | 13 | 7.65% |
7.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.02%
Male Poverty Rate
8.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood Heights is Other, with 48.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cottonwood Heights is White, with 6.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.27% |
| High School | 8.94% |
| Some College | 8.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.93% |
| Female Employed | 5.08% |
| Male Employed | 3.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $135,888 | $162,015 |
| Households | $110,197 | $143,689 |
| Married Families | $145,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,479 | $90,025 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
991
Number of Veterans
972
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 349 |
| Second Gulf War | 252 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 335 |
| 65 to 74 | 245 |
| 35 to 54 | 233 |
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 949 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 14 | 1.51% |
| Other Race | 14 | 3.37% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 0.79% |
| Black | 6 | 3.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.2%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.28%
Born in Cottonwood Heights
93%
Native Born
7%
Foreign Born
2.57%
Non Citizen
4.42%
Naturalized
93% of Cottonwood Heights residents were born in the United States, with 55.28% having been born in Utah. 2.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,576 | -438 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 30,014 | -438 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 30,452 | -438 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 30,890 | -438 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 31,328 | -438 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 31,766 | -438 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 32,204 | -274 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 32,478 | -432 | -1.31% |
| 2021 | 32,910 | -608 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 33,518 | -266 | -0.79% |
| 2019 | 33,784 | -209 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 33,993 | -33 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 34,026 | -176 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 34,202 | 44 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 34,158 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 34,205 | -117 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 34,322 | 194 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 34,128 | 262 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 33,866 | 272 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 33,594 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,600 | -1,200 | -4.17% |
| 1990 | 28,800 | -1,800 | -5.88% |
| 1980 | 30,600 | 22,200 | 264.29% |
| 1970 | 8,400 | -21,176 | -71.6% |