South Salt Lake is a city located in Salt Lake County Utah. South Salt Lake has a 2024 population of 25,925. South Salt Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,713 in 2020.
The average household income in South Salt Lake is $76,947 with a poverty rate of 14.59%. The median age in South Salt Lake is 31.3 years: 32 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Salt Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,117 | 61.25% |
| Other race | 2,967 | 11.27% |
| Asian | 2,486 | 9.45% |
| Two or more races | 2,366 | 8.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,277 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 835 | 3.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 267 | 1.01% |
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,600 | 2.36 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Non Family | 5,151 | 1.35 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
| Married | 3,348 | 3.33 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 1,193 | 3.56 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 908 | 2.93 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
39.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,428 | 8.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,601 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,093 | 18.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,813 | 10.56% |
| High School Graduate | 4,915 | 28.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 941 | 5.48% |
| Some College | 3,377 | 19.67% |
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 | 10,187 | 9,571 | 3,446 |
| Hispanic | 4,305 | 2,919 | 670 |
| Other Race | 1,524 | 1,057 | 137 |
| Asian | 1,343 | 1,222 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 1,122 | 990 | 383 |
| Black | 644 | 471 | 140 |
| Native American | 438 | 280 | 31 |
| Islander | 65 | 52 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 34.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,109 | $64,766 | $56,284 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,617 | $63,516 | $56,767 |
| High School Graduate | $40,278 | $41,844 | $34,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,390 | $31,216 | $25,140 |
| Overall | $42,768 | $46,554 | $40,113 |
| Some College | $39,844 | $45,748 | $36,132 |
$42,768
Average Earnings
$46,554
Average Male
$40,113
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.49% of South Salt Lake residents speak only English, while 32.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,566 | 1,699 | 13.52% |
| Hispanic | 7,303 | 1,067 | 14.61% |
| Asian | 2,486 | 689 | 27.72% |
| Other | 2,865 | 478 | 16.68% |
| Native | 784 | 120 | 15.31% |
| Black | 998 | 88 | 8.82% |
| Multiple | 2,257 | 74 | 3.28% |
| Islander | 254 | 24 | 9.45% |
14.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.1%
Male Poverty Rate
17.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Salt Lake is Asian, with 27.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Salt Lake is Multiple, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.71% |
| Some College | 10.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.54% |
| Male Employed | 6.9% |
| Female Employed | 5.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,112 | $85,427 |
| Households | $57,125 | $76,947 |
| Married Families | $75,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,937 | $65,358 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
667
Number of Veterans
536
Male Veterans
131
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 229 |
| Vietnam | 195 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 184 |
| 35 to 54 | 172 |
| 18 to 34 | 148 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 2.12% |
| Black | 16 | 1.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
47.17%
Born in South Salt Lake
77.63%
Native Born
22.37%
Foreign Born
12.93%
Non Citizen
9.44%
Naturalized
77.63% of South Salt Lake residents were born in the United States, with 47.17% having been born in Utah. 12.93% 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 | 24,940 | -197 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 25,137 | -197 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 25,334 | -197 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 25,531 | -197 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 25,728 | -197 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 25,925 | -197 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 26,122 | 126 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 25,996 | -33 | -0.13% |
| 2021 | 26,029 | -684 | -2.56% |
| 2020 | 26,713 | 1,184 | 4.64% |
| 2019 | 25,529 | 268 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 25,261 | 311 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 24,950 | 312 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 24,638 | -24 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 24,662 | 53 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 24,609 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 24,608 | 346 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 24,262 | 361 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 23,901 | 324 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 23,577 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,038 | 11,909 | 117.57% |
| 1990 | 10,129 | -284 | -2.73% |
| 1980 | 10,413 | 2,603 | 33.33% |
| 1970 | 7,810 | -1,710 | -17.96% |
| 1960 | 9,520 | 1,816 | 23.57% |
| 1950 | 7,704 | 2,003 | 35.13% |
| 1940 | 5,701 | -19,239 | -77.14% |