Looking for the workforce of the future? Utah’s workforce is young and growing. The median age here is nearly seven years younger than the national average, and a higher share of working-age Utahns are in the labor force than the national average. That growth is backed by universities, community colleges, and workforce development programs across the state.
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Utah’s Talent Pipeline: Younger, Deeper and Still Growing
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Utah’s Workforce Pipeline
32.5: Youngest Median Age in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Utah’s median age is 32.5, nearly seven years younger than the national median of 39.2.
39.1% Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, Utah’s bachelor’s degree attainment rate is 39.1%, about two points above the national average of 36.9%.
No. 1 in for University Enrollment
8.84% of Utah's population was enrolled in university in 2024, the highest share of any state, a pipeline that keeps feeding new graduates into the workforce every year.
Workforce Training Programs
Talent Ready Utah funds workforce training programs at colleges and universities statewide, building the skills employers need directly into the state’s higher education system.
66.3% Labor Force Participation
According to the Federal Reserve Economic Data, Utah’s labor force participation rate is 66.3%, well above the national rate of 61.4%, meaning a larger share of working-age Utahns are actively part of the workforce.
Real Advantages, Not Just Numbers
Talent you won’t find anywhere else.
Quality Workforce
“Northrop continues to invest in northern Utah. This significant expansion sends a message that they are confident in our workforce. We look forward to their continued success in our market.”
Chris Roybal
President, Northern Utah Economic Alliance
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