Plus, how Utahn is Utah? Read about how much of the state's population is 'homegrown' and how that might be changing.
How Utahn is Utah? Here's how many are 'homegrown' — and if that’s changing |
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| | On several different occasions, I have heard people say "All these Californians are taking over Utah!" and with Utah's economy booming and more people moving here, I can see why someone might feel like that. But is it true? A recent survey showed that about 62% of Utah's residents were born in Utah. This is a higher "homegrown" rate than many other states, including Idaho. But what will Utah's population look like in the future? |
Read more about the changing Utah population. |
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