Utah
Capital: Salt Lake City · West · Beehive State
State Statistics
| Population | 3.27M |
| GDP | $230.0B |
| Area | 219,884 km² |
| Capital | Salt Lake City |
| Largest City | Salt Lake City |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Utah
Utah is a state of spectacular geographic extremes, encompassing five national parks, the Great Salt Lake, world-class ski resorts, and the Colorado Plateau's red-rock canyon country within its 84,899 square miles. The state is defined culturally and politically by the strong influence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which counts over 60% of Utahns as members. In recent decades Utah has emerged as one of America's fastest-growing states, fueled by the Silicon Slopes technology boom, robust outdoor tourism, and a young, highly educated workforce.
Major Cities
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is Utah's political, economic, and cultural hub, serving as the LDS Church's global headquarters and the anchor of the Silicon Slopes technology corridor. The city combines a rapidly...
West Valley City
West Valley City is Utah's second-largest city and one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the state, with large Hispanic and Pacific Islander populations. It serves as an important logis...
Provo
Provo is the beating heart of Utah Valley and the Silicon Slopes tech ecosystem, home to Brigham Young University and a dense cluster of high-growth technology companies. The city has one of the yo...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City | Public Research University | 1850 | 35K |
| Brigham Young University | Provo | Private Research University (LDS Church) | 1875 | 34K |
| Utah State University | Logan | Public Research University (Land-Grant) | 1888 | 28K |
| Weber State University | Ogden | Public University | 1889 | 30K |