South Ogden, Weber County, Utah Population and Demographics

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

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 South Ogden, Utah. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in South Ogden, Utah. The estimated population of South Ogden, Utah is 17,363 people, with a median age of 32.7.

We can look at the total population in South Ogden over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,363
+1.66%
+2.63%
2020
17,080
+0.1%
-
2019
17,063
+0.31%
-
2018
17,010
+0.54%
-
2017
16,918
- -

Population of South Ogden, Utah by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80.5%
81%
-0.62%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.2%
+41.67%
Native
0.7%
0.4%
+75.00%
Hispanic
13.8%
14.2%
-2.82%
Asian
0.5%
1.1%
-54.55%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
-50.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.6%
+56.25%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
0.00%

This data can be very important 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 South Ogden, Utah by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.7 +0.62% 32.5 +3.5% 32.9 -3.52%
2020 32.5 -6.07% 31.4 -5.99% 34.1 -6.06%
2019 34.6 +1.47% 33.4 +1.83% 36.3 +0.28%
2018 34.1 +0.29% 32.8 +3.14% 36.2 +0.28%
2017 34 - 31.8 - 36.1 -

The median age of South Ogden, Utah 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, 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 1,405 +7.33% 1,250 -3.47% 1,502 1,193
10 to 19 1,048 +8.03% 966 +22.53% 1,123 1,195
20 to 29 1,537 -19.3% 1,248 +21.79% 1,205 1,533
30 to 39 1,298 +30.44% 1,250 +18.91% 1,726 1,503
40 to 49 872 -17.65% 939 +20.61% 725 1,144
50 to 59 765 -2.84% 1,027 -35.13% 732 685
60 to 69 680 +26.65% 778 -1.98% 861 738
70+ 811 -9.49% 1,044 -28.1% 724 774

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of South Ogden, Utah is $74,724.00.

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 South Ogden.

  • Under 25
    $36,520.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,715.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,197.00
  • 65 and over
    $54,728.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in South Ogden, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in South Ogden, 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 South Ogden, Utah is currently $91,137.00.

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.

5.13% of households in South Ogden 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 South Ogden against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in South Ogden is $34,844.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in South Ogden 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
    12.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.51%

Employment

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

The total population of South Ogden over the age of 16 is 13,258.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% 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 South Ogden is 65.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 908 43.60% 10.40%
20 to 24 years 1,247 81.70% 1.90%
25 to 29 years 1,491 86.60% 2.70%
30 to 34 years 1,553 77.80% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,410 87.60% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 1,767 83.10% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 785 90.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 674 57.70% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,439 25.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 984 3.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in South Ogden. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 11,929 67.90% 1.30%
Black or African American 292 51.00% 18.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 188 73.90% 8.60%
Asian 79 50.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 0.00% 0.00%
Other 298 97.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 449 62.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,706 68.10% 1.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,850 68.30% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in South Ogden as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in South Ogden is 8,647, with median earnings of $41,892.00.

Women in South Ogden, Utah earning approximately 72.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,647 $41,892.00
Male 4,801 $48,935.00
Female 3,846 $35,457.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 1,079 $54,537.00
Business and Financial 425 $48,183.00
Computer and Mathematical 312 $67,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 227 $64,498.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 143 $57,566.00
Community and Social Service 102 $68,125.00
Legal 136 $66,290.00
Educational and Library 313 $38,482.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 319 $9,946.00
Healthcare Practitioners 498 $59,103.00
Healthcare Support 361 $31,637.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $36,250.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 382 $15,521.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 215 $25,653.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $15,976.00
Sales 934 $42,383.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,066 $32,902.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 312 $42,727.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $58,393.00
Production 454 $37,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 428 $45,566.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 507 $59,583.00 572 $51,207.00
Business and Financial 256 $49,254.00 169 $40,733.00
Computer and Mathematical 205 $81,699.00 107 $38,836.00
Architecture and Engineering 227 $64,498.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $16,695.00 63 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 78 $36,848.00
Legal 60 $50,000.00 76 $66,935.00
Educational and Library 59 $95,089.00 254 $17,065.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 262 $9,810.00 57 $10,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 97 $156,083.00 401 $56,397.00
Healthcare Support 56 $0.00 305 $33,664.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 181 $17,434.00 201 $11,683.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $26,141.00 87 $21,875.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00 106 $15,761.00
Sales 477 $50,288.00 457 $36,131.00
Office and Administrative Support 441 $39,594.00 625 $22,101.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 304 $42,167.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $58,393.00 0 $0.00
Production 263 $47,813.00 191 $31,120.00
Transportation and Material Moving 409 $46,014.00 19 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 6,431 households in South Ogden, with an average household size of 2.68 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 4,392 families in South Ogden with an average family size of 3.25 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,463 312 617 2,039
Average Household Size 3.32 3.4 3.39 1.27
Total Families 3,463 312 617 0
Average Household Size 3.32 3.06 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 4,392 families in South Ogden, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in South Ogden:

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 6,744 housing units in South Ogden, Utah.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,431 95.36%
Vacant 313 4.64%

26.44% of the total 6,744 housing units in South Ogden are rental units. This is approximately 1,783 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,617 are occupied by the owner - or 68.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in South Ogden is $1,145.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in South Ogden 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
    31
  • Less than $500
    25
  • $500 to $999
    550
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    860
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    311
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    16
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    21

Property Value

The median value of a property in South Ogden is $258,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    102
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    70
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    490
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    644
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,518
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,308
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    398
  • $1,000,000 or more
    87

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    371
  • 1940 to 1949
    356
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,126
  • 1960 to 1969
    668
  • 1970 to 1979
    776
  • 1980 to 1989
    749
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,485
  • 2000 to 2009
    775
  • 2010 to 2013
    438
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 South Ogden that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    295
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,968
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,598
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,570

Commuting to Work

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

24.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in South Ogden.

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
    130
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,108
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    847
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,840
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,328
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    579
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    492
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    117
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    361
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    432
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    347
  • 90 or more minutes
    253

Summary

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

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