Provo is a city located in Utah County Utah. Provo has a 2024 population of 112,756. It is also the county seat of Utah County. Provo is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115,103 in 2020.
The average household income in Provo is $82,292 with a poverty rate of 24.89%. The median age in Provo is 23.6 years: 24 years for males, and 23.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Provo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,248 | 81.51% |
| Two or more races | 10,098 | 8.83% |
| Other race | 4,480 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 2,657 | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,571 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 1,299 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 1,047 | 0.92% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 33,151 | 3.05 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Married | 18,397 | 3.34 | 47 | 53 |
| Non Family | 10,430 | 2.34 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
| Female | 2,624 | 3.67 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Male | 1,700 | 3.32 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
3.25
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
39.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,660 | 3.55% |
| Associates Degree | 4,043 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,448 | 30.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,304 | 13.48% |
| High School Graduate | 6,712 | 14.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,715 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 11,879 | 25.4% |
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 | 33,003 | 32,249 | 16,962 |
| Hispanic | 9,056 | 6,750 | 1,726 |
| 2+ Races | 4,180 | 3,810 | 1,572 |
| Other Race | 2,222 | 1,520 | 510 |
| Asian | 1,091 | 919 | 592 |
| Islander | 737 | 698 | 337 |
| Native American | 642 | 411 | 51 |
| Black | 484 | 482 | 77 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,317 | $52,908 | $33,186 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,025 | $94,318 | $52,064 |
| High School Graduate | $33,312 | $43,548 | $23,598 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,918 | $37,195 | $25,859 |
| Overall | $37,251 | $43,934 | $30,039 |
| Some College | $31,288 | $33,353 | $29,000 |
$37,251
Average Earnings
$43,934
Average Male
$30,039
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.88% of Provo residents speak only English, while 26.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72,681 | 18,027 | 24.8% |
| Hispanic | 19,033 | 4,270 | 22.43% |
| Multiple | 9,516 | 1,588 | 16.69% |
| Other | 4,237 | 1,130 | 26.67% |
| Asian | 2,246 | 1,033 | 45.99% |
| Islander | 1,446 | 557 | 38.52% |
| Black | 875 | 375 | 42.86% |
| Native | 1,166 | 327 | 28.04% |
24.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.5%
Male Poverty Rate
27.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Provo is Asian, with 45.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Provo is Multiple, with 16.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22% |
| High School | 19.61% |
| Some College | 14.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.92% |
| Female Employed | 27.01% |
| Male Employed | 19.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,422 | $89,195 |
| Households | $57,943 | $82,292 |
| Married Families | $70,269 | $95,628 |
| Non Families | $43,210 | $61,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,724
Number of Veterans
1,544
Male Veterans
180
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 599 |
| Vietnam | 513 |
| First Gulf War | 459 |
| Korea | 126 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 489 |
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 35 to 54 | 331 |
| 55 to 64 | 271 |
| 18 to 34 | 264 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,408 | 1.83% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 0.95% |
| Other Race | 98 | 2.94% |
| Islander | 64 | 5.36% |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 50 | 2.03% |
| Black | 32 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
45.37%
Born in Provo
88.79%
Native Born
11.21%
Foreign Born
7.32%
Non Citizen
3.89%
Naturalized
88.79% of Provo residents were born in the United States, with 45.37% having been born in Utah. 7.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 109,822 | -587 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 110,409 | -587 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 110,996 | -586 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 111,582 | -587 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 112,169 | -587 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 112,756 | -587 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 113,343 | -346 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 113,689 | -1,256 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 114,945 | -158 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 115,103 | -1,619 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 116,722 | -91 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 116,813 | -984 | -0.84% |
| 2017 | 117,797 | 983 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 116,814 | 2,071 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 114,743 | -744 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 115,487 | -715 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 116,202 | 595 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 115,607 | 388 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 115,219 | 2,290 | 2.03% |
| 2010 | 112,929 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 105,166 | 18,331 | 21.11% |
| 1990 | 86,835 | 12,724 | 17.17% |
| 1980 | 74,111 | 20,980 | 39.49% |
| 1970 | 53,131 | 17,084 | 47.39% |
| 1960 | 36,047 | 7,110 | 24.57% |
| 1950 | 28,937 | 10,866 | 60.13% |
| 1940 | 18,071 | 3,305 | 22.38% |
| 1930 | 14,766 | 4,463 | 43.32% |
| 1920 | 10,303 | 1,378 | 15.44% |
| 1910 | 8,925 | 2,740 | 44.3% |
| 1900 | 6,185 | 1,026 | 19.89% |
| 1890 | 5,159 | 1,727 | 50.32% |
| 1880 | 3,432 | -106,390 | -96.87% |