Complete Health Indicator Report of Utah Population Characteristics: Poverty, All Persons
Definition
The percentage of persons living in households whose income is at or below the federal poverty threshold.Numerator
Estimated number of persons living in households whose income is at or below the federal poverty threshold as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.Denominator
Estimated number of persons in the population.Data Interpretation Issues
Poverty status is determined by comparing annual income to a set of dollar values called thresholds that vary by family size, number of children, and age of householder. If a family's before tax money income is less than the dollar value of their threshold, then that family and every individual in it are considered to be in poverty. For people not living in families, poverty status is determined by comparing the individual's income to his or her threshold. The poverty threshold for a family of four including two children was $29,678 in 2022. Poverty thresholds are updated annually to allow for changes in the cost of living using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). They do not vary geographically.Why Is This Important?
Poverty takes into account both income and family size, and has both immediate and long-lasting effects on health. Income provides an assessment of the financial resources available to individual persons or families for basic necessities (e.g., food, clothing, and healthcare) to maintain or improve their well-being. Persons living in poverty are worse off than persons in more affluent households for many of the indicators tracked by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.Other Objectives
CSTE Chronic Disease Indicator - PovertyHow Are We Doing?
According to the American Community Survey (ACS), approximately 8.2% of Utah residents, or 273,052 Utahns, were living in poverty in 2022. This includes 77,607 children aged 17 and under.What Is Being Done?
Healthcare "safety net" programs, such as Medicaid, CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Plan) provide some relief to those who are eligible. Utah's community health centers also fill a critical niche in providing high-quality health care services to Utahns of any income level. Programs such as Head Start and those that provide assistance linking people with jobs aim to reduce poverty by increasing social functioning and self-sufficiency. Other programs, such as minimum wage requirements, food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and government subsidized health insurance and child care, provide assistance to families needing additional support.Available Services
Utah Department of Workforce Services[[br]] P.O. Box 45249[[br]] Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0249[[br]] Phone: (801) 526-WORK (9675)[[br]] Fax: (801) 526-9211[[br]] Email: dwscontactus@utah.gov[[br]] [http://jobs.utah.gov/]Related Indicators
Relevant Population Characteristics
Health status and access to healthcare services are strongly related to income and poverty.Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:
- Utah Population Characteristics: Poverty, Children Age 17 and Under
- Cost as a Barrier to Health Care
- Utah Population Characteristics: Education Level in the Population
- Utah Population Characteristics: Household Income
- Utah Population Characteristics: Household Structure
- Health Status: Mental Health Past 30 Days
- Health Status: Physical Health Past 30 Days
Health Care System Factors
People living in poverty are less likely to have health insurance coverage and often find it more difficult to pay for needed medical care. Some literature suggests that they are more likely to be hospitalized for conditions that should have been controlled in the outpatient setting ("ambulatory care sensitive conditions" or ACSCs).Related Health Care System Factors Indicators:
Risk Factors
Being in poor mental or physical health can influence an individual's ability to be employed. People with little education are less likely to earn a living wage.Related Risk Factors Indicators:
Health Status Outcomes
People living in poverty are worse off than those in more affluent households for many of the Indicator Reports included here.Related Health Status Outcomes Indicators:
- Daily Fruit Consumption
- Arthritis prevalence
- Asthma: Adult Prevalence
- Blood Cholesterol Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (Mammography)
- Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap)
- Smoking Among Adults
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Diabetes Prevalence
- Domestic Violence During the Perinatal Time Period
- Fair/poor Health
- Health Status: Mental Health Past 30 Days
- Health Status: Physical Health Past 30 Days
- Blood Pressure: Doctor-diagnosed Hypertension
- Activity Limitation
- Obesity Among Adults
- Overweight or Obese
- Physical Activity: Recommended Aerobic Activity Among Adults
- Physical Activity: Recommended Muscle-strengthening Among Adults
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Routine Dental Health Care Visits
Graphical Data Views
Percentage of Persons Living in Poverty, Utah and U.S., 1980-2022
The data for this graph come from the Current Population Survey (CPS) for years 1980-2007, from the American Community Survey (ACS) for years 2008-2016 and from Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for years 2017-2022.
| Utah vs. U.S. | Year | Percentage of Persons | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 86 | ||||||
| Utah | 1980 | 10.0% | 7.8% | 12.2% | ||
| Utah | 1981 | 12.2% | 9.8% | 14.6% | ||
| Utah | 1982 | 14.5% | 12.0% | 17.0% | ||
| Utah | 1983 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Utah | 1984 | 11.1% | 8.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Utah | 1985 | 10.9% | 9.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Utah | 1986 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Utah | 1987 | 10.2% | 8.7% | 11.7% | ||
| Utah | 1988 | 9.8% | 8.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Utah | 1989 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.6% | ||
| Utah | 1990 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 9.6% | ||
| Utah | 1991 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Utah | 1992 | 9.4% | 8.0% | 10.8% | ||
| Utah | 1993 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Utah | 1994 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 9.3% | ||
| Utah | 1995 | 8.4% | 7.1% | 9.7% | ||
| Utah | 1996 | 7.7% | 6.4% | 9.0% | ||
| Utah | 1997 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 10.0% | ||
| Utah | 1998 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Utah | 1999 | 5.7% | 4.6% | 6.8% | ||
| Utah | 2000 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Utah | 2001 | 10.5% | 9.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Utah | 2002 | 9.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Utah | 2003 | 9.1% | 8.2% | 10.0% | ||
| Utah | 2004 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.1% | ||
| Utah | 2005 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 10.2% | ||
| Utah | 2006 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Utah | 2007 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Utah | 2008 | 9.7% | 9.4% | 10.0% | ||
| Utah | 2009 | 11.5% | 11.0% | 12.0% | ||
| Utah | 2010 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Utah | 2011 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Utah | 2012 | 12.8% | 12.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Utah | 2013 | 12.7% | 12.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Utah | 2014 | 11.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Utah | 2015 | 11.3% | 10.8% | 11.8% | ||
| Utah | 2016 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Utah | 2017 | 9.7% | 9.3% | 10.1% | ||
| Utah | 2018 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Utah | 2019 | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Utah | 2020 | 7.3% | 6.9% | 7.7% | ||
| Utah | 2021 | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.1% | ||
| Utah | 2022 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 8.6% | ||
| U.S. | 1980 | 13.0% | ||||
| U.S. | 1981 | 14.0% | ||||
| U.S. | 1982 | 15.0% | ||||
| U.S. | 1983 | 15.2% | ||||
| U.S. | 1984 | 14.4% | ||||
| U.S. | 1985 | 14.0% | ||||
| U.S. | 1986 | 13.6% | ||||
| U.S. | 1987 | 13.4% | ||||
| U.S. | 1988 | 13.0% | ||||
| U.S. | 1989 | 12.8% | ||||
| U.S. | 1990 | 13.5% | ||||
| U.S. | 1991 | 14.2% | ||||
| U.S. | 1992 | 14.8% | ||||
| U.S. | 1993 | 15.1% | ||||
| U.S. | 1994 | 14.5% | ||||
| U.S. | 1995 | 13.8% | ||||
| U.S. | 1996 | 13.7% | ||||
| U.S. | 1997 | 13.3% | ||||
| U.S. | 1998 | 12.7% | ||||
| U.S. | 1999 | 11.9% | ||||
| U.S. | 2000 | 11.3% | ||||
| U.S. | 2001 | 11.7% | ||||
| U.S. | 2002 | 12.1% | ||||
| U.S. | 2003 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% | ||
| U.S. | 2004 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.8% | ||
| U.S. | 2005 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% | ||
| U.S. | 2006 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.4% | ||
| U.S. | 2007 | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% | ||
| U.S. | 2008 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ||
| U.S. | 2009 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 14.4% | ||
| U.S. | 2010 | 15.3% | 15.2% | 15.4% | ||
| U.S. | 2011 | 15.9% | 15.8% | 16.0% | ||
| U.S. | 2012 | 15.9% | 15.8% | 16.0% | ||
| U.S. | 2013 | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.9% | ||
| U.S. | 2014 | 15.5% | 15.4% | 15.6% | ||
| U.S. | 2015 | 14.7% | 14.6% | 14.8% | ||
| U.S. | 2016 | 14.0% | 13.9% | 14.1% | ||
| U.S. | 2017 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.4% | ||
| U.S. | 2018 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 13.2% | ||
| U.S. | 2019 | 12.3% | 12.2% | 12.4% | ||
| U.S. | 2020 | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | ||
| U.S. | 2021 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.9% | ||
| U.S. | 2022 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% | ||
Data Notes
Both the ACS and CPS data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value.Data Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates, Model-based Estimates for States, Counties, & School Districts
- U.S. Current Population Survey
- American Community Survey
Percentage of Persons Living in Poverty by Age and Sex, Utah, 2022
Data from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates, table B17001
| Males vs. Females | Age Group | Percentage of Persons | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 39 | ||||||
| Male | 0-4 years | 10.9% | 8.5% | 13.3% | ||
| Male | 5 years | 11.6% | 6.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Male | 6-11 years | 8.8% | 7.2% | 10.4% | ||
| Male | 12-14 years | 6.6% | 4.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Male | 15 years | 9.8% | 5.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Male | 16-17 years | 7.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | ||
| Male | 18-24 years | 12.9% | 10.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Male | 25-34 years | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.6% | ||
| Male | 35-44 years | 5.2% | 4.2% | 6.2% | ||
| Male | 45-54 years | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.5% | ||
| Male | 55-64 years | 6.1% | 4.8% | 7.3% | ||
| Male | 65-74 years | 6.3% | 5.0% | 7.6% | ||
| Male | 75+ years | 6.0% | 4.5% | 7.4% | ||
| Female | 0-4 years | 9.8% | 7.6% | 12.0% | ||
| Female | 5 years | 8.8% | 3.6% | 14.0% | ||
| Female | 6-11 years | 7.9% | 6.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Female | 12-14 years | 6.6% | 4.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Female | 15 years | 6.4% | 3.8% | 9.0% | ||
| Female | 16-17 years | 6.7% | 4.7% | 8.7% | ||
| Female | 18-24 years | 20.5% | 18.0% | 23.0% | ||
| Female | 25-34 years | 9.9% | 8.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Female | 35-44 years | 6.3% | 5.2% | 7.4% | ||
| Female | 45-54 years | 5.2% | 4.0% | 6.4% | ||
| Female | 55-64 years | 6.9% | 5.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Female | 65-74 years | 8.0% | 6.6% | 9.4% | ||
| Female | 75+ years | 9.4% | 7.8% | 11.0% | ||
| Total | 0-4 years | 10.4% | 8.8% | 12.0% | ||
| Total | 5 years | 10.3% | 6.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Total | 6-11 years | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Total | 12-14 years | 6.6% | 5.0% | 8.1% | ||
| Total | 15 years | 8.2% | 5.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Total | 16-17 years | 7.0% | 5.3% | 8.6% | ||
| Total | 18-24 years | 16.5% | 15.0% | 18.1% | ||
| Total | 25-34 years | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% | ||
| Total | 35-44 years | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.5% | ||
| Total | 45-54 years | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.7% | ||
| Total | 55-64 years | 6.5% | 5.6% | 7.4% | ||
| Total | 65-74 years | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.1% | ||
| Total | 75+ years | 7.9% | 6.8% | 9.0% | ||
Data Notes
The ACS data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value. 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Table B17001 estimates.Data Sources
- U.S. Bureau of the Census
- American Community Survey
Percentage of Persons Living in Poverty by County, Utah, 2022
Data for this graph are based on the 2022 Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for School Districts, Counties, and States.
| County | Percentage of Persons | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 31 | ||||||
| Beaver | 9.9% | 7.4% | 12.4% | |||
| Box Elder | 8.1% | 6.5% | 9.7% | |||
| Cache | 12.2% | 10.7% | 13.7% | |||
| Carbon | 13.5% | 10.4% | 16.6% | |||
| Daggett | 7.3% | 5.6% | 9.0% | |||
| Davis | 6.4% | 5.4% | 7.4% | |||
| Duchesne | 13.8% | 10.9% | 16.7% | |||
| Emery | 11.6% | 8.8% | 14.4% | |||
| Garfield | 9.3% | 7.0% | 11.6% | |||
| Grand | 10.9% | 8.3% | 13.5% | |||
| Iron | 12.7% | 10.2% | 15.2% | |||
| Juab | 7.6% | 5.5% | 9.7% | |||
| Kane | 9.2% | 7.1% | 11.3% | |||
| Millard | 10.5% | 7.6% | 13.4% | |||
| Morgan | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.1% | |||
| Piute | 14.5% | 10.7% | 18.3% | |||
| Rich | 8.8% | 6.5% | 11.1% | |||
| Salt Lake | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% | |||
| San Juan | 22.8% | 18.4% | 27.2% | |||
| Sanpete | 15.2% | 12.2% | 18.2% | |||
| Sevier | 10.1% | 7.7% | 12.5% | |||
| Summit | 5.4% | 4.1% | 6.7% | |||
| Tooele | 6.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% | |||
| Uintah | 11.9% | 9.2% | 14.6% | |||
| Utah | 8.1% | 7.2% | 9.0% | |||
| Wasatch | 5.0% | 3.8% | 6.2% | |||
| Washington | 9.7% | 8.1% | 11.3% | |||
| Wayne | 11.5% | 8.4% | 14.6% | |||
| Weber | 8.5% | 6.9% | 10.1% | |||
| State | 8.3% | 8.0% | 8.6% | |||
| U.S. | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% | |||
Data Notes
For information on how SAIPE estimates are created, please see: [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/saipe/technical-documentation/methodology.html].Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates, Model-based Estimates for States, Counties, & School DistrictsPersons Living in Poverty by Local Health District, Utah, 2022
| Local Health District | Percentage of Persons | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 15 | ||||||
| Bear River | 10.9% | 9.8% | 12.0% | |||
| Central | 11.6% | 10.2% | 13.0% | |||
| Davis County | 6.4% | 5.4% | 7.4% | |||
| Salt Lake County | 7.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% | |||
| San Juan | 22.8% | 18.4% | 27.2% | |||
| Southeast | 12.4% | 10.6% | 14.2% | |||
| Southwest | 10.3% | 9.0% | 11.6% | |||
| Summit | 5.4% | 4.1% | 6.7% | |||
| Tooele | 6.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% | |||
| TriCounty | 12.5% | 10.5% | 14.5% | |||
| Utah County | 8.1% | 7.2% | 9.0% | |||
| Wasatch | 5.0% | 3.8% | 6.2% | |||
| Weber-Morgan | 8.3% | 6.8% | 9.8% | |||
| State of Utah | 8.3% | 8.0% | 8.6% | |||
| U.S. | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% | |||
Data Notes
Data for this graph are based on the 2022 Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for School Districts, Counties, and States. The poverty threshold for a family of four including two children was $29,678 in 2022. ([https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/income-poverty/historical-poverty-thresholds.html])Data Source
U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates, Model-based Estimates for States, Counties, & School DistrictsPercentage of Persons Living in Poverty by Utah Small Area, 2018-2022 ACS 5-year estimate
| Utah Small Areas | Percentage of Persons | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 104 | ||||||
| Brigham City | 7.7% | 5.9% | 9.5% | |||
| Box Elder Co (Other) V2 | 7.2% | 4.5% | 9.9% | |||
| Tremonton | 9.4% | 6.8% | 12.0% | |||
| Logan V2 | 16.0% | 14.0% | 18.0% | |||
| North Logan | 23.7% | 18.9% | 28.5% | |||
| Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V2 | 4.7% | 3.0% | 6.4% | |||
| Hyrum | 6.9% | 2.6% | 11.2% | |||
| Smithfield | 6.8% | 3.6% | 10.0% | |||
| Ben Lomond | 7.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% | |||
| Weber County (East) | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.0% | |||
| Morgan County | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% | * | ||
| Ogden (Downtown) | 11.1% | 9.6% | 12.6% | |||
| South Ogden | 8.6% | 7.2% | 10.0% | |||
| Roy/Hooper | 5.9% | 4.2% | 7.6% | |||
| Riverdale | 6.9% | 4.8% | 9.0% | |||
| Clearfield Area/Hooper | 8.2% | 6.5% | 9.9% | |||
| Layton/South Weber | 7.4% | 5.6% | 9.2% | |||
| Kaysville/Fruit Heights | 2.9% | 1.7% | 4.1% | |||
| Syracuse | 5.4% | 2.0% | 8.8% | |||
| Centerville | 2.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | |||
| Farmington | 4.7% | 2.0% | 7.4% | |||
| North Salt Lake | 3.7% | 2.2% | 5.2% | |||
| Woods Cross/West Bountiful | 6.4% | 2.9% | 9.9% | |||
| Bountiful | 6.8% | 4.9% | 8.7% | |||
| SLC (Rose Park) | 15.9% | 12.1% | 19.7% | |||
| SLC (Avenues) | 9.6% | 7.7% | 11.5% | |||
| SLC (Foothill/East Bench) | 9.5% | 7.1% | 11.9% | |||
| Magna | 7.1% | 4.7% | 9.5% | |||
| SLC (Glendale) V2 | 12.6% | 9.3% | 15.9% | |||
| West Valley (Center) | 11.0% | 8.2% | 13.8% | |||
| West Valley (West) V2 | 5.8% | 4.1% | 7.5% | |||
| West Valley (East) V2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 17.0% | |||
| SLC (Downtown) V2 | 23.7% | 21.6% | 25.8% | |||
| SLC (Southeast Liberty) | 8.6% | 6.6% | 10.6% | |||
| South Salt Lake | 17.2% | 13.5% | 20.9% | |||
| SLC (Sugar House) | 9.5% | 7.7% | 11.3% | |||
| Millcreek (South) | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | |||
| Millcreek (East) | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.9% | |||
| Holladay V2 | 6.7% | 5.0% | 8.4% | |||
| Cottonwood | 7.2% | 5.5% | 8.9% | |||
| Kearns V2 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 10.7% | |||
| Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W) | 7.9% | 5.6% | 10.2% | |||
| Taylorsville (West) | 8.2% | 5.4% | 11.0% | |||
| Murray | 9.5% | 7.8% | 11.2% | |||
| Midvale | 10.0% | 7.8% | 12.2% | |||
| West Jordan (Northeast) V2 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 9.3% | |||
| West Jordan (Southeast) | 6.5% | 5.2% | 7.8% | |||
| West Jordan (W)/Copperton | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.7% | |||
| South Jordan V2 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 3.9% | |||
| Daybreak | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | |||
| Sandy (West) | 6.4% | 4.3% | 8.5% | |||
| Sandy (Center) V2 | 5.5% | 3.9% | 7.1% | |||
| Sandy (Northeast) | 5.0% | 3.2% | 6.8% | |||
| Sandy (Southeast) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 4.5% | |||
| Draper | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.9% | |||
| Riverton/Bluffdale | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.3% | |||
| Herriman | 5.6% | 3.5% | 7.7% | |||
| Tooele County (Other) | 7.1% | 4.6% | 9.6% | |||
| Tooele Valley | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.7% | |||
| Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley | 3.4% | 2.0% | 4.8% | |||
| Lehi | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6.2% | |||
| Saratoga Springs | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | |||
| American Fork | 5.0% | 3.5% | 6.5% | |||
| Alpine | 6.5% | 2.8% | 10.2% | |||
| Pleasant Grove/Lindon | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.6% | |||
| Orem (North) | 10.3% | 7.9% | 12.7% | |||
| Orem (West) | 11.3% | 9.0% | 13.6% | |||
| Orem (East) | 5.0% | 3.7% | 6.3% | |||
| Provo/BYU | 21.9% | 19.5% | 24.3% | |||
| Provo (West City Center) | 16.1% | 13.5% | 18.7% | |||
| Provo (East City Center) | 36.6% | 33.6% | 39.6% | |||
| Salem City | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.7% | |||
| Spanish Fork | 5.7% | 4.5% | 6.9% | |||
| Springville | 6.9% | 4.9% | 8.9% | |||
| Mapleton | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.6% | |||
| Utah County (South) V2 | 5.6% | 3.4% | 7.8% | |||
| Payson | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.5% | |||
| Park City | 5.6% | 4.3% | 6.9% | |||
| Summit County (East) | 6.1% | 3.6% | 8.6% | |||
| Wasatch County | 5.4% | 4.1% | 6.7% | * | ||
| Daggett and Uintah County | 11.1% | 8.8% | 13.4% | |||
| Duchesne County | 13.5% | 11.0% | 16.0% | * | ||
| Nephi/Mona | 7.1% | 4.8% | 9.4% | |||
| Delta/Fillmore | 13.2% | 8.8% | 17.6% | |||
| Sanpete Valley | 16.5% | 12.8% | 20.2% | |||
| Central (Other) | 9.8% | 8.1% | 11.5% | |||
| Richfield/Monroe/Salina | 13.6% | 10.4% | 16.8% | |||
| Carbon County | 16.6% | 13.4% | 19.8% | * | ||
| Emery County | 11.8% | 8.9% | 14.7% | * | ||
| Grand County | 15.7% | 11.5% | 19.9% | * | ||
| Blanding/Monticello | 10.5% | 6.9% | 14.1% | |||
| San Juan County (Other) | 30.1% | 22.1% | 38.1% | |||
| St. George | 9.8% | 8.4% | 11.2% | |||
| Washington Co (Other) V2 | 10.4% | 3.1% | 17.7% | |||
| Washington City | 4.0% | 2.3% | 5.7% | |||
| Hurricane/La Verkin | 10.5% | 7.0% | 14.0% | |||
| Ivins/Santa Clara | 7.6% | 5.2% | 10.0% | |||
| Cedar City | 14.3% | 12.2% | 16.4% | |||
| Southwest LHD (Other) | 11.6% | 7.6% | 15.6% | |||
| State of Utah | 8.5% | 8.3% | 8.7% | |||
| U.S. | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% | |||
Data Notes
Confidence intervals are 90%. *Small areas that are also counties use the ACS county estimate. A description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/resource/Guidelines.html].Data Sources
- U.S. Bureau of the Census
- American Community Survey
Percentage of Persons Living in Poverty by Race, Utah, 2022
Data from the 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table S1701
| Race/Ethnicity Group | Percentage of Persons | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 11 | ||||||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 18.2% | 12.0% | 24.4% | |||
| Asian | 10.0% | 7.6% | 12.4% | |||
| Black/African American | 14.3% | 8.5% | 20.1% | |||
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.0% | 10.5% | 13.5% | |||
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 11.6% | 4.1% | 19.1% | |||
| White | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.9% | |||
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 8.3% | 12.3% | |||
| Other | 11.9% | 9.4% | 14.4% | |||
| White, non-Hispanic/Latino | 7.1% | 6.6% | 7.6% | |||
| All races/ethnicities | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.6% | |||
| U.S. | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% | |||
Data Notes
Persons in race categories are only those who selected a single race. The ACS data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variability. The degree of uncertainty for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented through the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be interpreted roughly as providing 90 percent probability that the interval defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the estimate plus the margin of error (the lower and upper confidence bounds) contains the true value.Data Sources
- U.S. Bureau of the Census
- American Community Survey
More Resources and Links
Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these websites:- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WONDER database, a system for disseminating public health data and information.
- United States Census Bureau data dashboard.
- Utah Healthy Places Index, evidence-based and peer-reviewed tool, supports efforts to prioritize equitable community investments, develop critical programs and policies across the state, and much more.
- County Health Rankings
- Kaiser Family Foundation's State Health Facts
Medical literature can be queried at PubMed library.
Page Content Updated On 01/05/2024,
Published on 07/25/2024