South Salt Lake, Utah
South Salt Lake: City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
About
South Salt Lake is a city located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,617 and a population density of 1,316 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,248 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about South Salt Lake
| Population : | 25,248 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Salt Lake County |
| Postal code : | 84115 |
| Area : | 17.95 km2 |
| Named for : | Great Salt Lake |
| Altitude : | 4,255 feet / 1297 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:41:07 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,407 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Salt Lake is located at 40°43'8"N 111°53'18"W (40.7188400, -111.8882700). It has 2 neighbors: Millcreek and Taylorsville.
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- Official Website
Official website of South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake has 2 neighbours.
- Millcreek A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Millcreek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Millcreek Heritage Museum and the Millcreek Aquatic Center.
- Taylorsville A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Taylorsville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Taylorsville Heritage Museum and the Taylorsville Aquatic Center.
Demographics
The population of South Salt Lake increased by 6.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,617 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,895 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,254 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,602 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,598 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,649 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,635 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,960 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,274 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,582 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,248 | -1.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,702 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,594 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,617 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,594 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 93.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 556 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,138 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $502 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $705 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,373 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 141,419 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,995 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,463 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,547 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 861 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 353 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 820 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 744 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 655.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.53 |
Schools in South Salt Lake
College & universities near South Salt Lake, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406486 | Myotherapy College of Utah | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
| 444857 | Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
| 480985 | Midwives College of Utah | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84106 |
| 230807 | Westminster College | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84105 |
| 433387 | Western Governors University | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84107 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Salt Lake, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Herriman | 55,756 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Draper | 48,963 | The most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Murray | 48,355 | The most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Riverton | 44,369 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| South Jordan Heights | 37,141 | City in United States of America |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
South Salt Lake distances to largest Utah cities
