Population of Utah

Analysis# Utah Population Analysis Utah's population reached 3.48 million in 2024, with a 25.76% growth rate over the past decade—significantly outpacing the national average of approximately 7.4%. Ranked #30 nationally, Utah's current trajectory reflects sustained momentum from its peak growth decade in the 1980s, when the state experienced explosive expansion driven by migration and high birth rates. The state's decade-long addition of roughly 700,000 residents (calculated from the growth rate) positions it among the nation's fastest-growing states despite its mid-tier ranking by absolute population size.