Census tract · Salt Lake County
Census Tract 1126.21, Salt Lake County, Utah
Census Tract 1126.21, GEOID 49035112621, in Salt Lake County, Utah, entirely within Sandy. 6,181 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±898); the 2020 Census counted 5,540.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,181
±898 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,540
Median household income
$79,325
±$13,288 (90% margin)
Salt Lake County: $97,494
Median home value
$364,500
±$25,891 (90% margin)
Salt Lake County: $525,700
Median gross rent
$1,772
±$76 (90% margin)
Salt Lake County: $1,592
Where is Census Tract 1126.21?
Census Tract 1126.21 is one of 251 census tracts in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 1.88 square miles of land, 2,947 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 49035112621, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Sandy | 100% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 1126.21: Tract 1124.02 ($67,674), Tract 1124.06 ($61,542), Tract 1126.20 ($99,444), Tract 1127 ($61,115), Tract 1128.12 ($103,733), Tract 1128.24 ($94,430), Tract 1128.25 ($88,860), Tract 1130.12 ($152,753) and Tract 1142 ($113,958). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1126.21?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1126.21's population at 6,181 (±898) in 2,804 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,540 residents and 2,934 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1126.21 | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,181 ±898 | 94,291 |
| Households | 2,804 ±404 | 33,568 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.29 | 2.80 |
| Housing units | 3,078 ±405 | 34,790 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1126.21?
The median resident of Census Tract 1126.21 is 30.0 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.2%. 15.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1126.21 | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 ±2.0 | 37.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±6.7 pts | 26.4% |
| 65 years and over | 13.7% ±5.3 pts | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.2% ±9.5 pts | 11.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.7% ±9.3 pts | 77.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±4.5 pts | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±3.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±3.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 15.5% ±6.1 pts | 10.3% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.5% ±7.4 pts | 14.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.7% |
| With a disability | 11.5% ±6.0 pts | 10.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±3.8 pts | 5.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±5.9 pts | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.8% ±7.4 pts | 46.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9% ±6.1 pts | 16.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 59.3% ±7.8 pts | 88.3% |
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 Census Tract 1126.21 earn?
Half of the 2,804 households in Census Tract 1126.21 earn less than $79,325 a year (±$13,288), against $97,494 across Salt Lake County: 180th highest of the county's 248 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1126.21 | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,325 ±$13,288 | $112,176 |
| Mean household income | $100,372 ±$17,507 | $145,848 |
| Per capita income | $49,025 ±$9,740 | $52,871 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3% ±3.8 pts | 5.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±7.5 pts | 5.7% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7% ±4.0 pts | 2.9% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.2 pts | 98.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±5.1 pts | 93.6% |
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 Census Tract 1126.21?
Owners occupy 39.3% of Census Tract 1126.21's occupied homes and renters 60.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $364,500 by its owner (±$25,891). The median renter pays $1,772 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1126.21 | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $364,500 ±$25,891 | $614,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,772 ±$76 | $1,777 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9% ±14.0 pts | 38.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,471 ±$394 | $2,183 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.3% ±10.4 pts | 75.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.7% ±10.4 pts | 24.8% |
| Housing units | 3,078 ±405 | 34,790 |
| Single-family detached homes | 8.7% ±3.8 pts | 70.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.7% ±3.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±3.2 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 35.0% ±9.5 pts | 11.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% |
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 do people in Census Tract 1126.21 get to work?
66.7% of Census Tract 1126.21's workers drive alone and 18.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1126.21 | Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.0% ±7.3 pts | 69.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 2.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.7% ±8.4 pts | 66.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% ±6.4 pts | 7.2% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 1.1% |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 1.2% |
| Worked from home | 18.3% ±6.8 pts | 22.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±1.7 | 22.7 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
How does Census Tract 1126.21 compare with the other tracts in Salt Lake County?
Among Salt Lake County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1126.21 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Salt Lake County | In Sandy |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 250 | 2nd of 22 |
| Residents per square mile | 206th of 251 | 19th of 22 |
| Median household income | 180th of 248 | 20th of 22 |
| Per capita income | 86th of 249 | 13th of 22 |
| Median home value | 223rd of 242 | 22nd of 22 |
| Median gross rent | 94th of 236 | 15th of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 95th of 136 | 6th of 11 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 150th of 247 | 22nd of 22 |
| Median age | 215th of 250 | 22nd of 22 |
| Owner-occupied share | 212th of 245 | 22nd of 22 |
The tracts next to it on Salt Lake County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1140 | 177th | $82,281±$27,389 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1117.02 | 178th | $81,549±$8,313 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1028.01 | 179th | $79,464±$11,780 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1126.21 | 180th | $79,325±$13,288 |
| Tract 1133.09 | 181st | $79,297±$15,206 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1114 | 182nd | $78,159±$7,546 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1006 | 183rd | $77,629±$14,683 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1126.21?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1126.21 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections