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 179 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7188,-111.8883 |
| Named for | Great Salt Lake |
| Altitude | 4,255 feet / 1297 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:00:30 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,407 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost 7-days weather |
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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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Weather
28°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
7 mph ESE
Friday Night
Patchy frost after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
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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 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Salt Lake, UT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 444857 | Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
| 406486 | Myotherapy College of Utah | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
| 480985 | Midwives College of Utah | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84106 |
| 230807 | Westminster College | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84105 |
| 465812 | Independence University | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84107 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Salt Lake, UT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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. |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
South Salt Lake distances to largest Utah cities