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Bluffdale, Utah
Bluffdale, city, in Salt Lake County, Utah. Bluffdale had 19,506 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 17,014 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,797 (±19). GEOID 4906810.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,506
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,014 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,797 ±19
Median household income
$129,531
±$10,500 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$685,500
±$51,606 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,915
±$104 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Bluffdale and what county is it in?
Bluffdale is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 11.1 square miles of land, 1,531 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bluffdale is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | 17,014 | 100.0% |
| Utah County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bluffdale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,506 people lived in Bluffdale on July 1, 2025, up 14.6% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 17,014 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,797 (±19).
| Measure | Bluffdale | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,797 ±19 | 1,196,523 | +5,394 |
| Households | 5,714 ±442 | 426,245 | +2,307 |
| Average household size | 3.29 ±0.26 | 2.77 | −0.64 |
| Housing units | 5,773 ±419 | 449,662 | +2,307 |
Bluffdale's population since 2000
From 4,700 in 2000 to 19,506 in 2025: up 315.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bluffdale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bluffdale?
The median resident of Bluffdale is 30.6 years old; 35.4% are under 18 and 6.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.1%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bluffdale | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.6 ±1.6 | 34.0 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 35.4% ±3.2 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.7% ±2.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±2.3 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% ±2.6 pts | 20.6% | +4.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.8% ±3.5 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±2.8 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±2.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.4% ±4.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6% ±2.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.6 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bluffdale earn?
Half of Bluffdale's 5,714 households earn less than $129,531 a year (±$10,500), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $143,319 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Bluffdale | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $129,531 ±$10,500 | $97,494 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $160,134 ±$14,013 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,199 ±$4,881 | $45,106 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±3.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.9% ±0.2 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5% ±1.5 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bluffdale?
Owners occupy 77.4% of Bluffdale's occupied homes and renters 22.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $685,500 by its owner (±$51,606). The median renter pays $1,915 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bluffdale | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $685,500 ±$51,606 | $525,700 | +$88,121 |
| Median gross rent | $1,915 ±$104 | $1,592 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7% ±18.3 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,647 ±$96 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.4% ±6.0 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.6% ±6.0 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 5,773 ±419 | 449,662 | +2,307 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5% ±6.4 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 46.9% ±7.2 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±3.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bluffdale building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Bluffdale in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bluffdale work and get to work?
68.7% of Bluffdale's workers drive alone and 22.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes.
| Measure | Bluffdale | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 78.9% ±3.5 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7% ±4.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.7% ±4.7 pts | 19.7% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±1.6 | 22.3 min | −3.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bluffdale?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bluffdale, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $123,125 (Tract 1128.27) to $166,250 (Tract 1128.26).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1128.27Salt Lake County | 11,981 | $123,125 |
| Tract 1128.26Salt Lake County | 5,513 | $166,250 |
| Tract 1128.25Salt Lake County | 6,234 | $88,860 |
| Tract 1151.09Salt Lake County | 9,591 | $99,444 |
| Tract 1130.16Salt Lake County | 8,131 | $174,904 |
| Tract 101.29Utah County | 6,757 | $164,191 |
| Tract 1130.17Salt Lake County | 6,441 | $117,034 |
| Tract 9801Utah County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bluffdale) · Census block assignment files
How does Bluffdale compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bluffdale is the 1,985th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 49th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Bluffdale ranks 27th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 49th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd | 167 |
| Median household income | 27th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 24th | 167 |
| Median home value | 21st | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 27th | 155 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th | 166 |
| Median age | 116th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 96th | 167 |
| Work from home | 31st | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 101st | 167 |
Bluffdale's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Bluffdale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bluffdale?
17 of the 57 figures for Bluffdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bluffdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bluffdale.