Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County: county in northern Utah, United States
About
Salt Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,029,655 and a population density of 492 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,165,517 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salt Lake City. The county was created 174 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Salt Lake County at a glance
Salt Lake County currently has 28 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
28
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Utah counties
29
Open related pagesLargest city
Salt Lake CityPopulation 200,567
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Salt Lake County
| Population | 1,165,517 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| Area | 2092 km2 |
| Official name | Salt Lake County |
| Water as percent of area | 8.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 91.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6676,-111.9240 |
| Named for | Great Salt Lake |
| Altitude | 4,409 feet / 1344 meters |
| Capital | Salt Lake City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 16:53:21 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 557 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.66% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost 7-days weather |
Geography
Salt Lake County is located at 40°40'3"N 111°55'27"W (40.6675800, -111.9240300). It has 6 neighbors: Summit County, Davis County, Morgan County, Tooele County, Utah County and Wasatch County.
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The largest city of Salt Lake County is Salt Lake City with a population of 200,567. Other cities include, West Valley City population 135,248, West Jordan population 116,530, Sandy population 94,871 and South Jordan population 78,503. See all Salt Lake County cities & populated places.
Salt Lake County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salt Lake County.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Holladay | 29,885 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Magna | 26,505 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Weather
Patchy frost after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Salt Lake County
Official Website- Salt Lake City
Demographics
The population of Salt Lake County increased by 11.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,029,655 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,047,610 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,063,956 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,079,392 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,090,005 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,102,273 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,120,109 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,136,719 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,148,692 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,160,437 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,165,517 | 0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Salt Lake County (4)
People born in Salt Lake County, including United States Congressman from Utah Allan Howe, US State Senator Casey O. Anderson, baseball player Ed Heusser, .
More notable people
- Fred Sanford (American baseball player) he was born in 09/08/1919
Utah Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Utah County | 651,059 | County in north-central Utah, United States |
| Davis County | 359,232 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| Weber County | 262,658 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | The capital of Utah. |
| Washington County | 184,913 | County in southwestern Utah, United States |
| West Valley City | 135,248 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| Cache County | 130,004 | County in northern Utah, United States |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | The second most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Provo | 116,295 | The second most populous city in Utah. |
| Orem | 98,970 | The second most populous city in Utah County, Utah. |
| Sandy | 94,871 | A city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Saint George | 92,378 | The most populous city in Washington County, Utah. |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | A census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah. |
| Ogden | 87,387 | The most populous city in Weber County, Utah. |
| Layton | 79,012 | The most populous city in Davis County, Utah. |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | The third most populous city in Salt Lake County, Utah. |