List of people from Salt Lake City

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A person who lives in or comes from Salt Lake City, Utah is known as a Salt Laker. [1] The following list contains well-known current or former Salt Lake City residents.

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Born in Salt Lake City

Native born and long-time residents of Salt Lake City

Non-native long-time Salt Lake City residents, present or former

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