Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1980–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
About 9.0% of Utah residents are foreign-born, below the national average, with Mexico and Tonga among the top origin countries.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 9 | 13.9 |
Countries of Origin
Mexico, Tonga and El Salvador are the top countries of origin for Utah's foreign-born population, reflecting Latter-day Saint missionary ties to the Pacific.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
- •Utah has one of the highest Pacific Islander population shares of any U.S. state.
Migration Flows
Overall migration flows into Utah come primarily from California, Idaho and other Mountain West states, alongside steady international immigration.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
International Migration
Utah gains roughly 11,000 new international immigrants annually, a modest but steady contributor to overall population growth.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Domestic Migration
Utah has posted strong positive domestic migration for over a decade, as residents relocate from California and other Western states for jobs and lower costs.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).