Overview
Name at least 3 of the major industries in Utah
Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Tech, Tourism
The median age of Utahns
32
Utah's Poverty Rate
9%
What was the catalyst for Utah's economy to boom?
the 2002 Olympics
For how many years has Utah been the #1 economic outlook in the Rich States, Poor States index?
18
A reason why Utah is among the fastest-growing states
Natural increase (births>deaths) + In-migration
Name 3 possible factors that contribute to poverty
Race, Gender, Housing cost, rural isolation, education gaps, childcare access
GDP stands for...
Gross Domestic Product
What percent of jobs in Utah are connected to international trade?
20%
Immigrants hold about what percent of Utah's jobs?
11.7%
What county has the highest level of poverty in Utah?
San Juan County
what is a federal poverty line?
a minimum income threshold, set by the U.S. government, below which a family is considered to be in poverty