Provo, UT

City

Demographics of Provo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

45.2%

Households with Children

29.6%

School Enrollment K-12

9,240

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 12.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 55.5%
Working Age (35-54): 13.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.3%
Seniors (65+): 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.9%
High School / GED: 14.6%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.2%
Single Parents: 6.4%
Couples & Adults: 38.5%
Living Alone: 31.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.2%
Asian: 2.2%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 60.5%
Puerto Rican: 3.4%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 2.1%
Central American: 7.6%
South American: 20.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 54.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 44.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 8.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 74.1%
Spanish: 18.4%
European & Indo-European: 3.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.2%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 39.1%
Not Enrolled: 46.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Provo

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources