Population density in Utah

Population density in Utah was 16.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 1% from 2024. That is the 41st highest of 51 states in 2025.

2025, inhabitants per km²16.5
Change on 2024+1%
Rank41st of 51US states ranked
Series high16.52025
Series low15.42020

Population density in Utah, 2020 to 2025

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15.315.515.81616.316.516.82020202120222023202420252020: 15.4 inhabitants per km²2021: 15.6 inhabitants per km²2022: 15.9 inhabitants per km²2023: 16.1 inhabitants per km²2024: 16.4 inhabitants per km²2025: 16.5 inhabitants per km²
inhabitants per km². Source: Invokely calculation with data from U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-10-09, published 2026-03-26.
All 6 values
Periodinhabitants per km²
202516.5
202416.4
202316.1
202215.9
202115.6
202015.4

Compared with United States

Place2025
Utah16.5
United States37.3

Rankings

Definition

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

How to cite

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2025/. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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What is the population density in Utah?

Population density in Utah was 16.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is up 1% from 2024. That is the 41st highest of 51 states in 2025.

Where does this figure come from?

U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates Program resident population on 1 July divided by land area from the latest Census Gazetteer files, persons per km². Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-09.

What was the highest population density in Utah?

16.5 inhabitants per km² in 2025, the highest value since 2020 in this series.

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