The map below shows majority race by area in the Salt Lake City area, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Salt Lake City racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Salt Lake City overall is white, making up 71.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 17.7%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race in Salt Lake City
Self-Identified Race |
Salt Lake City, UT Population |
|---|---|
White |
71.0% |
Hispanic |
17.7% |
Black |
1.8% |
Asian |
4.1% |
Native American |
0.5% |
Other |
4.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Salt Lake City, UT
The map below shows diversity in Salt Lake City. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Salt Lake City Diversity Score
86
With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, Salt Lake City is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within the Salt Lake City area's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Salt Lake City.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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