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People Moving To Utah Behind State’s Growth

People Moving To Utah Behind State’s Growth

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A University of Utah survey shows that people moving here from out of state is the main factor behind Utah’s population growth. Last year, 56-percent of the state’s population growth was from out-of-state transplants. In terms of which counties have seen the most population growth […]

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Population Growing In Different Ways Across The State

Population Growing In Different Ways Across The State

(Salt Lake City, UT) — State Planning officials say there are four main things Utahns are concerned about when it comes to growth. Housing affordability, water availability, transportation convenience, and good access to parks and recreation. The state is asking for help in guiding Utah’s growth by participating in the […]

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Cox Launches “Guiding Our Growth” Survey

Cox Launches “Guiding Our Growth” Survey

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox wants Utahns to help state leaders plan for Utah’s growth. Cox on Thursday launched the “Guiding Our Growth” survey, asking people throughout the state how they want to see Utah develop in the coming years. The survey is tailored to people’s zip codes […]

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Utah Named No. Nine For Population Numeric Growth

Utah Named No. Nine For Population Numeric Growth

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is coming in the top ten for numeric population growth. A study from the U.S. Census Bureau ranked Utah in ninth place for population growth. That’s thanks to over 41-thousand new residents added. Florida, Idaho and South Carolina make up the top three.

Utah has fastest-growing population, 2020 census shows

Utah has fastest-growing population, 2020 census shows

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s population grew by 18.4% over the past decade, making it the fastest-growing state. U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday shows Utah is now the 30th most populated state, with nearly 3.28 million people. Its population growth from 2010 to 2020 far outpaced the national […]

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Births plummet but Utah population continues to grow

Births plummet but Utah population continues to grow

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s population swelled by an estimated 52,820 people during the fiscal year that ended July 1, 2020 as a yearslong economic boom ended and the pandemic and its recession began. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the hotbed of growth in the state was Utah County. […]

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Report: Utah saw large population growth over past decade

Report: Utah saw large population growth over past decade

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A new University of Utah report says the state experienced a significant increase in its population over the past decade. The university’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute released analysis that found the growth was especially strong in Utah County. The institute found Utah County’s population […]

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