Summit County, UT

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2023 Population
42,709
0.435% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
John Curtis
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41
1.23% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
4.54%
13.3% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$137,058
8.44% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$1M
11.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
22,952
0.0436% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Summit County, UT had a population of 42.7k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $137,058. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Summit County, UT grew from 42,524 to 42,709, a 0.435% increase and its median household income grew from $126,392 to $137,058, a 8.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Summit County, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.62%), Other (Hispanic) (3.6%), White (Hispanic) (3.52%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%).

None of the households in Summit County, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Summit County, UT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Summit County, UT was $1M, and the homeownership rate was 80.4%.

Most people in Summit County, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Summit County, UT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Summit County, UT is home to a population of 42.7k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.53% of Summit County, UT residents were born outside of the country (3.64k people).

In 2023, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.5k people) in Summit County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.55k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.54k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95%
2023 Citizenship
94.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95% of Summit County, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Summit County, UT was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Summit County, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    35.5k ± 189
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.55k ± 413
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    1.54k ± 439
11.1%
Hispanic Population
4.76k people

In 2023, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.5k people) in Summit County, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.55k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.54k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.1% of the people in Summit County, UT are hispanic (4.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Summit County, UT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    98,749 ± 7,598 people
  2. Venezuela
    9,695 ± 2,414 people
  3. India
    8,976 ± 2,323 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,749 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 9,695 and India with 8,976.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.53%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.64k people
9.06%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
3.85k people

As of 2023, 8.53% of Summit County, UT residents (3.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Summit County, UT was 9.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    399 ± 121
  2. Vietnam
    383 ± 132
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    313 ± 92

Summit County, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Summit County, UT employs 23k people. The largest industries in Summit County, UT are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,428 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,324 people), and Retail Trade (2,289 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($236,786), Wholesale Trade ($108,625), and Finance & Insurance ($96,071).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,550. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

23k
2023 Value
± 1,029
−0.0436%
1 Year decline
± 6.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Summit County, UT declined at a rate of −0.0436%, from 23k employees to 23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Summit County, UT, are Management Occupations (4,669 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,755 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,828 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Summit County, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

23k
2023 Value
± 1,029
−0.0436%
1 Year decline
± 6.44%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Summit County, UT declined at a rate of −0.0436%, from 23k employees to 23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Summit County, UT, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,428 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,324 people), and Retail Trade (2,289 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Summit County, UT, though some of these residents may live in Summit County, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$70,311
Median earning men ± $3,757
$48,405
Median earning women ± $2,860

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($108,250), Manufacturing ($105,938), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,305).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($187,745), Information ($76,417), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,660).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 424
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 319
    Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  3. 248
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $240k
    Accommodation and Food Services
  2. $173k
    Retail Trade
  3. $162k
    Construction

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Summit County, UT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.41%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee
Senator from Utah3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
John Curtis
Senator from Utah1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.647% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (639k), High School or Equivalent (579k), and Bachelors Degree (496k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Summit County, UT was $1M in 2023, which is 3.3 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $895,100 to $1M, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Summit County, UT is 80.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Summit County, UT have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Summit County, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Summit County, UT is $137,058. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Summit County, UT was Census Tract 9643.03 with a value of $210,313, followed by Census Tract 9643.07 and Census Tract 9643.08, with respective values of $190,000 and $173,375.

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Summit County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.32%.

Property

$1M
Median Property Value 2023
±$49,625
$11,635
Median Property Taxes
±$596

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Summit County, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

80.4%
Homeownership
2023
69.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 80.4% of the housing units in Summit County, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9643.03
  2. Census Tract 9643.07
  3. Census Tract 9643.08

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Summit County, UT was Census Tract 9643.03 with a value of $210,313, followed by Census Tract 9643.07 and Census Tract 9643.08, with respective values of $190,000 and $173,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Summit County, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$137,058
Median Household Income
± $6,366
14.5k
Number of Households
± 710

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Summit County, UT grew to $137,058 from the previous year's value of $126,392.

The following chart displays the households in Summit County, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Summit County, UT is from Utah.
0.478
2022 Wage GINI in Utah
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2022, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0322% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (63.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (24.2%)
  3. Carpooled (6.88%)

In 2023, 63.7% of workers in Summit County, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (24.2%) and those who carpooled to work (6.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Summit County, UT have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.733% of the workforce in Summit County, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Summit County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.32%.

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Poverty & Diversity

4.54% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Summit County, UT (1.93k out of 42.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Summit County, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 5.8% of the children was living in poverty in Summit County, UT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.7%.

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Health

93% of the population of Summit County, UT has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 3.16% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 22.3% on non-group plans, and 0.678% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Summit County, UT see 708 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.19% decrease from the previous year (739 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1959 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

708 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Summit County, UT

Primary care physicians in Summit County, UT see an average of 708 patients per year. This represents a 4.19% decrease from the previous year (739 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Summit County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.99%
Uninsured
55.3%
Employer Coverage
3.16%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
22.3%
Non-Group
0.678%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Summit County, UT grew by 1.05% from 6.92% to 6.99%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.6 in Summit County, UT.

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 20.7% in Summit County, UT.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.57% in Summit County, UT.

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