Utah's Economy Increasingly Diverse But Gaps Remain Between Urban and Rural Areas
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Utah has a diverse economy with strengths in financial services, trade, transportation, utilities, manufacturing, and professional services. Mining is now a small contributor.
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Utah mainly has a service economy, with over 80% of jobs in service industries like education, healthcare, and government. Tourism is growing but still small.
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Tech was a major growth area pre-pandemic but manufacturing projects have risen since 2020. Information still grew more than manufacturing.
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Urban counties like Wasatch Front have more diverse industries and job opportunities. Rural economies can be vulnerable.
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Diverse economies offer more choice and opportunity but rural Utahns still lack access compared to urban areas.