Mallory Bateman from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute discusses Utah's population projections, predicting a rise from 6.36 million in 2025 to 5.6 million by 2065.
Growth will be driven by migration, with Wasatch County expected to be a fast-growing area. The model considers births, deaths, fertility rates, life expectancy and economic sectors.
Historically, births and deaths accounted for two-thirds of growth, but this will reverse to two-thirds from migration. By 2065, 30% of Wasatch County residents will be 65 or older. The study, conducted over 18 months, aims to inform state and local planning.