84101 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 84101, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

84101 is a zip code in Salt Lake County, Utah, which covers Salt Lake City, with a total population of 6,422 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 84101 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 84101.

The estimated population of people living in 84101 is 6,422, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 84101 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,422
+23.45%
+38.02%
2020
5,202
+12.94%
-
2019
4,606
 -3.26% -
2018
4,761
+2.32%
-
2017
4,653
 - -

Population of 84101 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 84101 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
64.4%
68.2%
 -5.57%
Black/African American
2.4%
3.4%
 -29.41%
Native
1.8%
1.4%
 +28.57%
Hispanic
20.2%
13.7%
 +47.45%
Asian
5.8%
10.4%
 -44.23%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
0.9%
 +255.56%
Other
1.3%
1.3%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 84101 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 84101 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 84101 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 84101 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 +0.56% 36.7 -0.54% 32.1 +2.56%
2020 35.6 +0.56% 36.9 -8.44% 31.3 -1.57%
2019 35.4 -1.39% 40.3 +5.22% 31.8 +0.32%
2018 35.9 +5.28% 38.3 +9.43% 31.7 +0.32%
2017 34.1 - 35 - 31.6 -

The median age of the 84101 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 84101 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 150 +40.68% 84 -14.37% 187 65
10 to 19 62 +178.7% 137 +98.37% 162 326
20 to 29 806 1.7% 523 +44.54% 750 784
30 to 39 671 +45.87% 394 +50.08% 981 552
40 to 49 400 +60.8% 103 +118.89% 646 287
50 to 59 303 -24.1% 193 +11.31% 234 212
60 to 69 300 +84.89% 182 +40.88% 532 259
70+ 219 +56.68% 126 +50.88% 257 188

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 84101 zip code is $50,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 84101.

  • Under 25
    $45,735.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $33,894.00
  • 65 and over
    $14,649.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 84101 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 84101, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 84101 is currently $82,728.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.74% of households in 84101 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 84101 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 84101 is $52,194.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 84101 by the total population of 84101.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 84101 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 84101 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    22.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.94%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 84101 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 84101 zip over the age of 16 is 5,832.

Of those people, a total of 71.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 84101 is 68.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 84101 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 150 24.00% 25.00%
20 to 24 years 476 92.20% 11.20%
25 to 29 years 1,058 97.10% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 863 90.50% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 1,058 95.40% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 859 61.10% 9.50%
55 to 59 years 132 55.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 421 44.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 513 12.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 302 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 84101. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,343 67.50% 2.00%
Black or African American 314 69.40% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 116 71.60% 0.00%
Asian 312 84.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 67 100.00% 0.00%
Other 320 85.90% 17.10%
Two or more races 360 88.60% 10.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,011 67.40% 11.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,915 71.20% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 84101 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 84101 is 3,981, with median earnings of $44,739.00.

Women in 84101 are earning approximately 71.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,981 $44,739.00
Male 2,420 $50,064.00
Female 1,561 $35,879.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 84101 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 695 $85,964.00
Business and Financial 296 $60,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 294 $87,602.00
Architecture and Engineering 169 $61,066.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 71 $36,013.00
Community and Social Service 49 $75,972.00
Legal 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 307 $51,118.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $40,446.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $46,563.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 225 $23,882.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 141 $37,014.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $27,125.00
Sales 361 $27,267.00
Office and Administrative Support 317 $45,722.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $33,971.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 11 $0.00
Production 200 $28,978.00
Transportation and Material Moving 151 $44,010.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 84101 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 84101.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 523 $86,179.00 172 $79,250.00
Business and Financial 66 $73,000.00 230 $48,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 219 $78,920.00 75 $88,087.00
Architecture and Engineering 140 $57,500.00 29 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $36,078.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 21 $6,705.00
Legal 9 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 195 $52,007.00 112 $22,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $37,500.00 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $250,001.00 79 $32,026.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 102 $20,326.00 123 $30,737.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $0.00 72 $35,833.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $26,875.00 54 $30,238.00
Sales 181 $40,509.00 180 $25,729.00
Office and Administrative Support 123 $60,438.00 194 $45,299.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $33,971.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 191 $29,060.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 118 $27,400.00 33 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,888 households in 84101, with an average household size of 1.62 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,140 families living in the 84101 zip code with an average family size of 2.59 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 84101:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 866 89 185 2,748
Average Household Size 2.65 2.34 2.74 1.19
Total Families 866 89 185 0
Average Household Size 2.65 2.34 2.47 0

Poverty

Of the 1,140 families living in 84101, 9.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 84101:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,497 housing units in 84101.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,888 86.46%
Vacant 609 13.54%

63.35% of the total 4,497 housing units in 84101 are rental units. This is approximately 2,849 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 930 are occupied by the owner - or 20.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 84101 is $1,087.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 84101 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    109
  • Less than $500
    582
  • $500 to $999
    691
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    988
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    382
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    176
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    30

Property Value

The median value of a property in 84101 is $417,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 84101 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    38
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    52
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    233
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    279
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    231
  • $1,000,000 or more
    76

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 84101. The chart below shows the number of properties in 84101 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    847
  • 1940 to 1949
    62
  • 1950 to 1959
    15
  • 1960 to 1969
    277
  • 1970 to 1979
    88
  • 1980 to 1989
    592
  • 1990 to 1999
    549
  • 2000 to 2009
    932
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,108
  • 2014 or later
    27

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 84101 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    953
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,123
  • 2 vehicles available
    626
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    186

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 84101 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 84101 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 84101.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    331
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    999
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    611
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    466
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    153
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    236
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    105
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    124
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 84101 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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