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Show Section 1 Utah's Demographic Characteristics Population The population in Utah increased again in 1998, but by the smallest number since 1990. Net migration into the state dropped considerably. This is thought to be due to the economic recovery in California coupled with a slowdown in Utah's economy1. The increase in population has been supported by the State's economy and high birth rate. The population of the state remains young, the death rate is relatively low and the fertility rate is high. Table 1. Selected Population Characteristics Total Population (In Thousands) Population % Total Change Increase Year Utah U.S. Utah U.S. Utah 1955 783 165,931 4.40 1.77 33,000 1960 900 180,671 3.45 1.59 30,000 1965 991 194,303 1.33 1.25 13,000 1970 1,066 205,052 1.81 1.17 19,000 1975 1,234 215,973 3.09 0.99 37,000 1980 1,474 227,225 4.10 0.96 58,000 1985 1,643 237,924 1.29 0.89 21,000 1986 1,663 240,133 1.22 0.92 20,000 1987 1,678 242,289 0.90 0.89 15,000 1988 1,690 244,449 0.72 0.91 12,000 1989 1,706 246,819 0.95 0.94 16,000 1990 1,729 249,438 1.35 1.06 23,000 1991 1,775 252,127 2.66 1.07 46,000 1992 1,822 254,995 2.65 1.13 47,000 1993 1,866 257,746 2.41 1.07 44,000 1994 1,916 260,289 2.68 0.98 50,000 1995 1,959 262,765 2.26 0.95 43,351 1996 2,002 265,190 2.20 0.92 43,049 1997 2,049 267,744 2.31 0.96 46,353 1998 2,083 276,299 1.68 0.95 34,485 Table 1. Sources: Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (1999). Economic Report to the Governor. U.S. Census Bureau (1999). Statistical Abstract of the United States 1998. Utah Department of Health,Office of Public Health Data. Bureau of Vital Records (199$)Utah's Vital Statistics: Births and Deaths (1997). Available [Online] Http://www.health.state.ut.us 1 Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (1999). Economic Report to the Governor. Available: [Online] http://governor.state.ut.us/dea 49 |
