Emigration Canyon, UT is a small city located in the Wasatch County about 12 miles east of Salt Lake City. With a population of 1,734 and a population density of 83 people per square mile, the city is close-knit and offers its residents plenty of amenities. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and skiing at nearby Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort. Local businesses include Mountainland Design + Build Supply, The Emigration Market & Deli, and Big O Tires. Other organizations in the area include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake Emigration Canyon Unit. Local sporting events include basketball tournaments held at Emigration Community Center for kids ages 11-19 throughout the year.
The population in Emigration Canyon metro is 1,734. There are 91 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Emigration Canyon metro is 47.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Emigration Canyon metro is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Emigration Canyon metro
- 65.6% are married
- 4.6% are divorced
- 37.7% are married with children
- 7.6% have children, but are single
Race in Emigration Canyon metro
- 85.5% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander