South Salt Lake, UT Demographics

A map of South Salt Lake's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13,301	14,107	50.5%	52.7%
Hispanic	7,329	6,606	27.8%	24.7%
Asian	3,076	2,248	11.7%	8.4%
Multiracial	1,161	1,213	4.4%	4.5%
Black	838	1,619	3.2%	6.0%
Native American/Other	647	984	2.5%	3.7%

South Salt Lake, Utah has an estimated population of 26,352, a slight decrease from the 26,777 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 27.8% Hispanic, 11.7% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 2.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Salt Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Salt Lake is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Salt Lake, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 65.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Salt Lake is ranked the 38th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Salt Lake was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Salt Lake's White Population

13,301 residents of South Salt Lake, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Salt Lake is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. South Salt Lake ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salt Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 5.7%. White residents' share of South Salt Lake's population has decreased from 52.7% to 50.5%.

South Salt Lake is less White than neighboring Murray (72.3% White), Taylorsville (60.4% White), Millcreek (76.7% White), Salt Lake City (64.4% White), and Holladay (84.2% White).

South Salt Lake's Black Population

838 residents of South Salt Lake, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Salt Lake is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Salt Lake ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salt Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Black residents' share of South Salt Lake's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.2%.

South Salt Lake is more Black than neighboring Murray (1.8% Black), Taylorsville (2.3% Black), Salt Lake City (2.3% Black), and Holladay (0.7% Black). South Salt Lake is less Black than neighboring Millcreek (3.3% Black).

South Salt Lake's Asian Population

3,076 residents of South Salt Lake, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Salt Lake is higher than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. South Salt Lake ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salt Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Asian residents' share of South Salt Lake's population has increased from 8.4% to 11.7%.

South Salt Lake is more Asian than neighboring Murray (5% Asian), Taylorsville (5.1% Asian), Millcreek (3.9% Asian), Salt Lake City (4.9% Asian), and Holladay (3.2% Asian).

South Salt Lake's Hispanic Population

7,329 residents of South Salt Lake, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Salt Lake is considerably higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Salt Lake ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salt Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Salt Lake's population has increased from 24.7% to 27.8%.

South Salt Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Murray (14.9% Hispanic), Taylorsville (26.1% Hispanic), Millcreek (9% Hispanic), Salt Lake City (20.8% Hispanic), and Holladay (8% Hispanic).

South Salt Lake's Native American/Other Population

647 residents of South Salt Lake, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Salt Lake is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Salt Lake ranks 30th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salt Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Salt Lake's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.5%.

South Salt Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Murray (1.8% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (2.4% Native American/Other), Millcreek (2% Native American/Other), Salt Lake City (2.4% Native American/Other), and Holladay (1% Native American/Other).

South Salt Lake's Multiracial Population

1,161 residents of South Salt Lake, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Salt Lake is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. South Salt Lake ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Salt Lake's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Salt Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

South Salt Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Murray (4.2% Multiracial), Taylorsville (3.6% Multiracial), and Holladay (3% Multiracial). South Salt Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Millcreek (5.1% Multiracial), and Salt Lake City (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.