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Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cottonwood Heights, city, in Salt Lake County, Utah. Cottonwood Heights had 32,265 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 33,617 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 32,828 (±54). GEOID 4916270.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,265
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,617 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,828 ±54
Median household income
$119,422
±$8,471 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$694,100
±$20,889 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,730
±$72 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Cottonwood Heights and what county is it in?
Cottonwood Heights is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 9.2 square miles of land, 3,645 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cottonwood Heights is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cottonwood Heights, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 32,265 people lived in Cottonwood Heights on July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while Utah grew 8.2%. The 2020 Census counted 33,617 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 32,828 (±54).
| Measure | Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,828 ±54 | 1,196,523 | −1,208 |
| Households | 12,568 ±339 | 426,245 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.07 | 2.77 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,046 ±378 | 449,662 | −837 |
Cottonwood Heights's population since 2000
From 27,569 in 2000 to 32,265 in 2025: up 17.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights?
The median resident of Cottonwood Heights is 40.0 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.8%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±1.6 | 34.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±1.5 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±1.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.5 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% ±1.8 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6% ±2.2 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±1.5 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.6% ±1.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±1.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±1.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±0.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.8% ±2.6 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.3% ±1.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±1.6 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.7 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 Cottonwood Heights earn?
Half of Cottonwood Heights's 12,568 households earn less than $119,422 a year (±$8,471), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $115,149 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,422 ±$8,471 | $97,494 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $152,731 ±$7,060 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,208 ±$2,906 | $45,106 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±2.2 pts | 8.1% | +2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4% ±4.9 pts | 8.5% | +6.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.5 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±1.8 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 Cottonwood Heights?
Owners occupy 72.4% of Cottonwood Heights's occupied homes and renters 27.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $694,100 by its owner (±$20,889). The median renter pays $1,730 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $694,100 ±$20,889 | $525,700 | +$222,867 |
| Median gross rent | $1,730 ±$72 | $1,592 | +$216 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4% ±5.7 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,418 ±$87 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.4% ±2.8 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.6% ±2.8 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 13,046 ±378 | 449,662 | −837 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±3.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5% ±2.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2% ±1.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±1.3 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 Cottonwood Heights building?
Builders took permits for 45 new housing units in Cottonwood Heights in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.4 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 Cottonwood Heights work and get to work?
61.9% of Cottonwood Heights's workers drive alone and 25.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Cottonwood Heights | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±2.3 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.9% ±3.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±1.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.2% ±2.7 pts | 19.7% | +15.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±1.3 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
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 Cottonwood Heights?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Cottonwood Heights, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $76,642 (Tract 1112.01) to $167,500 (Tract 1113.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1113.02Salt Lake County | 5,770 | $133,552 |
| Tract 1110.02Salt Lake County | 5,260 | $108,347 |
| Tract 1113.05Salt Lake County | 4,355 | $143,191 |
| Tract 1112.02Salt Lake County | 4,336 | $92,831 |
| Tract 1113.04Salt Lake County | 3,602 | $167,500 |
| Tract 1112.01Salt Lake County | 2,454 | $76,642 |
| Tract 1113.06Salt Lake County | 2,075 | $114,048 |
| Tract 1101.05Salt Lake County | 2,021 | $166,333 |
| Tract 1126.18Salt Lake County | 3,417 | $131,471 |
| Tract 1126.14Salt Lake County | 3,933 | $178,967 |
| Tract 1125.04Salt Lake County | 2,972 | $89,567 |
| Tract 1126.19Salt Lake County | 2,740 | $94,792 |
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 Cottonwood Heights) · Census block assignment files
How does Cottonwood Heights compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cottonwood Heights is the 1,281st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 36th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Cottonwood Heights ranks 42nd 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 | 36th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 145th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th | 167 |
| Median household income | 42nd | 165 |
| Per capita income | 13th | 167 |
| Median home value | 19th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th | 166 |
| Median age | 23rd | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 120th | 167 |
| Work from home | 15th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 90th | 167 |
Cottonwood Heights's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
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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 Cottonwood Heights?
7 of the 57 figures for Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights 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 Cottonwood Heights.