A new report looking at mean centers of population and employment in Utah's economic regions revealed the Greater Salt Lake region as the cultural, economic and political heart of the state.

Utah’s increasing population has led to some growing pains, including a housing shortage, but it may also mean a little more 'clout' in Congress.

This map shows population trends per U.S. county from July 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021. Utah County placed 10th in absolute change increase. (Photo: U.S. Census Bureau) Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon ...

Utah’s population growth slowed slightly in 2024, but the Beehive State still added 50,392 more residents last year, with much of the growth in Utah and Salt Lake counties. Natural growth ...

The Beehive State’s population grew by 1.2%, which is the tenth-highest growth by state, according to the report. Nearly 3.4 million people call Utah home, compared to 3.3 million in 2020.

Utah lawmakers are preparing for the once-a-decade process of redrawing Utah's political maps. Disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic means they'll have weeks instead of months to finish the job.

Over the past year, partisan gerrymandering during Utah’s redistricting process has resulted in protests at the state capitol and legal challenges by voting rights groups. The League of Women Voters ...

Utah's Black population grew by 89% from 2010 to 2023, one of the biggest jumps in the nation. But the overall count is still one of the smallest among the 50 U.S. states.

The Utah Independent Redistricting Commission has presented its proposed redistricting maps to state lawmakers after spending months crunching U. S. Census data, seeking feedback, and holding ...

Utah’s population swelled by an estimated 52,820 people - equivalent to adding a city the size of Herriman - during the fiscal year that ended July 1, 2020, as a yearslong economic boom ended ...