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Northern Utah Region

Northern Utah has spent generations earning the trust of growing companies. With a population of more than 857,000 and a workforce 360,000 strong, this region keeps drawing investment back, again and again.

This region includes the following counties: Cache, Rich, Box Elder, Morgan, Weber, Davis.

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Real numbers behind a region built for business

Northern Utah by the Numbers

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857,297

Population

360,029

Employment

3.6%

Employment Rate

$97,500

Median Household Income

99.4

Cost of Living

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Key Regional Industries

Aerospace/Defense

Hill Air Force Base, established in 1939, anchors Northern Utah’s aerospace presence, generating $12.76 billion in total economic impact on Utah’s economy. With a growing cluster of manufacturers nearby, the region is building toward a stronger role in military and commercial aviation.

Food Manufacturing

Cache County’s food manufacturing roots run more than 50 years deep. As Weber County’s beverage packaging operations expand, Northern Utah is strengthening its place in the nation’s food production industry.

Life Science

Northern Utah’s life science foundation starts with workforce training programs focused on health professions. As the region continues to grow, this training pipeline positions Northern Utah to support future life science investment.

Utah State University

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s only land grant institution, serving 28,931 students in Logan and at campuses statewide. Through USU Extension, the university reaches all 29 Utah counties with research based programs in agriculture and community development.

Utah State University Website

Weber State University

Weber State University is a public university serving 32,701 students across 225-plus degree programs. Its mission centers on transforming lives and communities through accessible, individualized education.

Weber State University Website

Davis Technical College

For more than 45 years, Davis Technical College has prepared students for high skill, high demand careers. Serving 4,188 students, Davis Tech offers more than 30 programs across business, health, manufacturing, and more.

Davis Technical College Website

Other Institutions

Bridgerland Technical College, Ogden-Weber Technical College, and Utah State University Extension each play a key role in Northern Utah’s education and workforce training network. Together, they expand access to career focused training across the region.

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Natural Resources

The Raw Materials Behind Utah’s Biggest Industries

Northern Utah’s natural resource base gives manufacturers a built-in supply chain advantage. Construction, electronics, jewelry, aerospace, automotive, agriculture, fertilizer, chemical, food processing, and road deicing industries all draw on raw materials sourced right here in the region.

Local Raw Materials: Cement, Copper, Gold, Gravel/Sand, Magnesium, Phosphate, Potash, Salt

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