Utah


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Utah

The Beehive State features diverse terrain from mountains to desert. Known for outdoor recreation, technology industry, and large Mormon population.

Capital: Salt Lake City

Population: 3.34 million

Electoral Votes: 6

Governor: Spencer Cox (Republican)

Largest City: Salt Lake City

State Website: utah.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Mitt Romney
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Mike Lee
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Celeste Maloy
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
St. George

Chris Stewart
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Ogden

Blake Moore
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Orem

Burgess Owens
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Salt Lake City

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 1/4/1896

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Industry”

Nickname: The Beehive State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 31.2 years

Male: 50.3%

Female: 49.7%

Economic Data

Average Income: $83,670

Income Rank: 9

Poverty Rate: 8.9%

Annual Budget: $22 billion

Largest Private Employer: Intermountain Healthcare

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $503,900

Average Rent: $1,323

Property Tax Rate: 0.6%

Home Owners: 70.5%

Renters: 29.5%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 92.3%

Some College: 36.3%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 11.5%

Education Ranking: 6

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 9

Crime Rate: 233.1 per 100k

Population Density: 39.9 per sq mi