Libraries in Utah

Libraries in Utah at a glance

• There are 123 libraries in Utah, or roughly one for every 27,580 people.
• That is 27% fewer per resident than the national rate of 0.50 per 10,000.
• The most common type is Branch Library (62, 50%), followed by Public Library (53) and Main Library (8).
• The largest concentrations are in Salt Lake City (8), Clearfield (2) and South Jordan (2).

Frequently asked questions

How many libraries are in Utah?

There are 123 libraries in Utah in our data as of 09/30/2024.

Which Utah cities have the most libraries?

Salt Lake City (8), Clearfield (2), South Jordan (2), South Salt Lake (2), St. George (2).