Utah long-term planning projections

Utah's continued economic growth and diversification and declining natural increase will drive net migration to become a steadily increasing force as the population grows by over 2.2 million people (a 66% increase) in the next four decades. These long-term planning projections indicate Utah's history of population growth and change will continue, growing from 3.3 million in 2020 to 5.5 million in 2060. Statewide, projected population growth pairs with a doubling of households, from under 1.1 million in 2020 to nearly 2.2 million in 2060. An aging population will play a role in a projected decrease in household size, from 3.0 people per household in 2020 to 2.3 in 2060. Continued employment growth and industry diversification result in the addition of 1.3 million new jobs. This continuation of a strong economy plays a role in net migration becoming the driver of statewide growth. By 2060, net migration drives nearly threequarters of population growth.