72.2/100
Utah
Salt Lake City
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population218,428Annual change+0.27%
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UTWestUtah Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Utah, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalSalt Lake City
2025 population3,538,904
Annual change+1.03%
Census regionWest
Indexed cities5
About Utah
Utah is part of the Mountain division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s West region, with Salt Lake City as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 3,538,904 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Provo, and St. George.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 3,538,904. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 1.03%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- West Jordan
- Provo
- St. George
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Utah
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
70.3/100
Utah
West Valley City
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population137,491Annual change-0.55%
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Utah
West Jordan
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population116,812Annual change+0.04%
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Utah
Provo
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population114,527Annual change-0.52%
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Utah
St. George
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population108,713Annual change+2.02%
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