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Provo, Utah
Provo, city, in Utah County, Utah. Provo had 114,527 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 115,162 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 114,766 (±56). GEOID 4962470.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
114,527
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 115,162 · ACS 2020-2024: 114,766 ±56
Median household income
$64,171
±$2,463 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$467,200
±$9,621 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,193
±$23 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is Provo and what county is it in?
Provo is a city in Utah County, Utah. It covers 41.9 square miles of land, 2,750 residents per square mile in 2020.
Provo is in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, 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 Provo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 114,527 people lived in Provo on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Utah grew 8.2%. The 2020 Census counted 115,162 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 114,766 (±56).
| Measure | Provo | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 114,766 ±56 | 705,400 | −1,637 |
| Households | 34,022 ±539 | 203,018 | +961 |
| Average household size | 3.02 ±0.05 | 3.39 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 35,944 ±572 | 211,066 | +837 |
Provo's population since 2000
From 105,166 in 2000 to 114,527 in 2025: up 8.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Provo 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 Provo?
The median resident of Provo is 23.6 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 6.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.2%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Provo | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.6 ±0.2 | 25.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±0.7 pts | 31.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.7% ±0.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±1.0 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.2% ±1.2 pts | 14.5% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.8% ±1.3 pts | 77.6% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5% ±1.1 pts | 8.2% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.9% ±1.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±0.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±1.0 pts | 7.5% | −2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±1.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.2% ±1.9 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±0.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 64.7% ±1.6 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Provo earn?
Half of Provo's 34,022 households earn less than $64,171 a year (±$2,463), against $100,671 in Utah County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,166 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,005 after inflation. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Provo | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,171 ±$2,463 | $100,671 | +$4,005 |
| Mean household income | $90,536 ±$3,190 | $127,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,822 ±$996 | $37,082 | +$2,233 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0% ±1.5 pts | 8.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | −5.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±0.6 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±1.5 pts | 93.4% | – |
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 Provo?
Owners occupy 39.4% of Provo's occupied homes and renters 60.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $467,200 by its owner (±$9,621). The median renter pays $1,193 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Provo | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $467,200 ±$9,621 | $538,700 | +$133,313 |
| Median gross rent | $1,193 ±$23 | $1,541 | +$114 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1% ±2.7 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,960 ±$38 | $2,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.4% ±1.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.6% ±1.5 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 35,944 ±572 | 211,066 | +837 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.3% ±1.8 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±0.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±1.1 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±1.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Provo building?
Builders took permits for 351 new housing units in Provo in 2025 (73 in single-family houses), 3.1 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 Provo work and get to work?
56.5% of Provo's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Provo | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.8% ±1.1 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 56.5% ±1.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±0.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 10.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±1.3 pts | 19.0% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min ±0.5 | 22.6 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 Provo?
32 census tracts lie mostly in Provo, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $29,846 (Tract 9802) to $143,971 (Tract 22.13).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 18.02Utah County | 8,076 | $45,932 |
| Tract 18.01Utah County | 6,873 | $39,360 |
| Tract 27.02Utah County | 5,222 | $87,220 |
| Tract 16.01Utah County | 4,880 | $41,225 |
| Tract 16.02Utah County | 4,824 | $43,125 |
| Tract 17.02Utah County | 4,274 | $68,681 |
| Tract 15.04Utah County | 4,311 | $129,531 |
| Tract 22.04Utah County | 4,286 | $116,672 |
| Tract 25Utah County | 4,120 | $54,944 |
| Tract 14.04Utah County | 4,083 | $67,789 |
| Tract 22.05Utah County | 4,235 | $75,969 |
| Tract 19Utah County | 3,840 | $40,529 |
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 Provo) · Census block assignment files
How does Provo compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Provo is the 273rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 4th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
Provo ranks 154th 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 | 4th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 125th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th | 167 |
| Median household income | 154th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 145th | 167 |
| Median home value | 86th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 104th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st | 166 |
| Median age | 165th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 164th | 167 |
| Work from home | 74th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 130th | 167 |
Provo's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare Provo 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 Provo?
1 of the 57 figures for Provo on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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 Provo 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 Provo.