Utah's per-capita income in recent years has improved in comparison with average U.S. per-capita income.
(Note: A high proportion of children keeps Utah's per-capita income comparatively low. The state's income per household is above national average.)
Utah per-capita income as % of average U.S. per-capita income
1995 81.4% 1985 77.1%
1993 78.6% 1983 78.3%
1991 76.7% 1981 79.0%
1989 74.6% 1979 81.6%
1987 75.3% 1977 82.8%
Source: Governor's Office of Planning and Budget