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Demographics - History - Geography POPULATION Utah: 2.7 million Salt Lake City Metro: 181,743 Salt Lake Area: 1.2 million Wasatch Front: 1.7 million The Wasatch Front is roughly 80 miles long with Ogden approximately 40 miles north of the Salt Lake Valley and Provo approximately 40 miles south of the Salt Lake Valley. Facts Utah's population tends to be younger (27.1), lives longer (77.7), has higher fertility rates (2.68) and more persons per household (3.13 persons). Utah's population growth of 29.6% more than doubled that of the nation (13.2%). Of All The Fifty States, Utah Has... The highest rate of job growth - (4.5%) Highest literacy rate 4th highest percent of high school graduates 11th highest percent of college graduates 7th lowest violent crime rates 3rd longest life expectancy One of the lowest heart disease and cancer rates Utah's growth is attributed to natural increase (88%) rather than net in-migration (12%). Net in-migration occured for the 15th straight year. Population & Household Averages Utah is one of the fastest growing states in the country and ranks 35th in the nation in population growth. The state's rapid growth is attributed to both the area's high birth rate and to in-migration. Utah's population reached 2.7 million in 2009, a positive increase every year since 1990. The State of California continues to dominate the flow of migration to Utah, while employment-related migration accounts for the majority of population movement to and from Utah. Salt Lake City makes up a very small portion of the Salt Lake Valley. With Salt Lake County covering 756 square miles, Salt Lake City covers only 90.5 square miles. Salt Lake City is the largest city in the state with a population of 181,743. Salt Lake County's population is 1.2 million, making it the most populous region in Utah. Overall, Utah is expected to continue to have the youngest population in the nation. Utah's median age in 2009 is 27.1 years, well below the national figure of 35.2 years. Utah is 1st in the nation in the number of persons per household at 3.13, compared to the national average of 2.62. In addition, Utah's number of people per family is 3.67, compared to the national figure of 3.16. This is attributed to the Church of Jesus Christ's belief in large families! Average Home Prices Average Home Price in Park City $ 426,344 Average Condo Price in Park City $ 337,288 Average Home Price in Salt Lake City $ 284,756 Average Condo Price in Salt Lake City $ 186,979 Average Apartment Prices in Salt Lake Studio $ 495 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath $ 645 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath $ 695 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $ 845 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath $ 950 Highest Paying Jobs in Utah ( Per Hour ) Obstetricians & Gynecologists $66.60 Surgeons $64.00 Internists, General $63.20 Pediatricians, General $59.70 Family & General Practitioners $56.60 Lawyers $49.40 Dentists $48.20 Air Traffic Controllers $42.30 Engineering Managers $37.50 Lowest Paying Jobs in Utah ( Per Hour ) Ushers $6.50 Fast Food Cooks $6.70 Dining Room Attendants & Bar Backs $6.90 Food Prep Workers $6.90 Dishwashers $7.00 Pressers & Garment Workers $7.00 Food Counter Help $7.00 Amusement & Recreation Attendants $7.00 Parking Lot Attendants $7.10 Sewers, Hand $7.20 History... Salt Lake City's origins can be traced to the other side of the nation—the eastern U.S. From its official organization in New York state in 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as the Mormons) faced opposition, much of it violent. Led by Joseph Smith, the Mormons were forced to relocate several times—to Ohio, then Missouri, then Illinois. In each state they were eventually driven from the communities they founded. In 1846, following Smith's murder at the hands of a mob, the majority of Mormons traveled by handcart and covered wagon to unsettled areas in the western U.S., hoping to finally escape persecution. They were led by Smith's successor, Brigham Young. In July 1847, Young proclaimed the Salt Lake Valley "the right place" for the new home of the Latter-day Saints. The pioneers set to work making the Salt Lake Valley their home. They plowed farms and fields, laid out streets and irrigation canals, and set the foundation for a temple in the center of the city. More Mormons followed, and other towns were established in the region. In the 1870s, after the completion of the transcontinental railroad, large numbers of non-Mormons began arriving, as well. Some went to work in the area's silver and copper mines. By the turn of the 20th century, the Latter-day Saints were no longer a majority in the city, but the city still serves as headquarters for the 13-million-member church. Salt Lake City grew only moderately during the first half of the 1900s because of the Great Depression and drought. In the latter half of the century, however, the city—along with neighboring metro areas in the western U.S.—expanded rapidly. Today, it continues to boom, spurred by the presence of technology-related businesses. Geography... This north-central Utah community and its suburbs sprawl across the Salt Lake Valley. It's bordered by the Great Salt Lake on the northwest, the Oquirrh Mountains on the west and the Wasatch Mountains on the east. The towering mountains provide an imposing backdrop for Utah's largest metropolitan area. City streets, laid out in a rigid grid, are numbered in a pattern that begins at the intersection of Main and South Temple streets (the southeast corner of historic Temple Square). These two streets form a point from which all streets in the valley are named and numbered. Quite logically, all streets labeled West are west of Main Street; all streets labeled East are east of Main Street. In the same way, all streets labeled South are south of South Temple Street, and all streets labeled North are north of South Temple Street. City blocks are 660 ft/240 m long (eight blocks to a mile) and are numbered in increments of 100. Using this street-numbering and distancing system, you can easily locate most destinations by address and estimate their distance from downtown. Salt Lake City residents often use shorthand and refer to 100 South as First South or 300 West as Third West. Those unfamiliar with the city should ask for the full street address of their destination. On the northeastern rim of the city along the East Bench (so called because it marks the eastern boundary of prehistoric Lake Bonneville), you'll find the University of Utah, Hogle Zoo, This Is the Place Heritage Park and Sugarhouse Park. Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons (of interest to skiers, climbers, bikers and hikers) are among several canyons branching into the Wasatch Mountains from the East Bench.      Our Salt Lake Guides Welcome! We are proud to be able to bring you this Guide To Salt Lake City & Travel Planner. We hope this information is useful to you, and that you find everything you are looking for. We believe you are going to enjoy Salt Lake City and the State of Utah as much as we do! This website is updated daily. 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