The map below shows majority race by area in Utah, 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 Utah racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Utah overall is white, making up 78.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 13.2%. There are more white people in the northeast areas of the state. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the northwest 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 Utah
Self-Identified Race |
Utah Population |
|---|---|
White |
78.0% |
Hispanic |
13.2% |
Black |
1.0% |
Asian |
2.2% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
3.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Utah
The map below shows diversity in Utah. 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 state would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Utah Diversity Score
41
With a diversity score of 41 out of 100, Utah is about average for diversity versus other US states. The most diverse area within Utah's proper boundaries is to the north of the state. The least diverse areas are located in the northeast parts of Utah.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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