74.0%
White (non-Hispanic)
15.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Pacific Islander
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic share (%) | 15.1 | 19.5 |
National ranking
Utah ranks #16 of 34 states by hispanic or latino share.
| #1 | Maine | 93.1% |
| #2 | New Hampshire | 92% |
| #3 | Kentucky | 84.5% |
| #4 | New Mexico | 49.5% |
| #5 | Vermont | 48 |
| #6 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #7 | Texas | 40.2% |
| #8 | Arizona | 32.5% |
| #9 | Louisiana | 32.2% |
| #10 | Florida | 27.1% |
| #11 | Colorado | 22.5% |
| #12 | New Jersey | 22% |
| #13 | New York | 19.8% |
| #14 | Illinois | 18.6% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 17.6% |
| #16 | Utah | 15.1% |
| #17 | Oregon | 13.7% |
| #18 | Massachusetts | 13.1% |
| #19 | North Carolina | 11% |
| #20 | Virginia | 10.9% |
| #21 | Delaware | 10.9% |
| #22 | Georgia | 10.8% |
| #23 | Oklahoma | 9.2% |
| #24 | South Dakota | 8.7% |
| #25 | Indiana | 8.6% |
| #26 | Wisconsin | 7.9% |
| #27 | Minnesota | 7.6% |
| #28 | Tennessee | 6.9% |
| #29 | Montana | 6.4% |
| #30 | Michigan | 5.9% |
| #31 | North Dakota | 5% |
| #32 | Missouri | 5% |
| #33 | Ohio | 4.6% |
| #34 | Alaska | 1% |
Overview
Utah is majority non-Hispanic white with a growing Hispanic population and one of the highest Pacific Islander shares in the country, tied to LDS missionary history. Key figures for Utah include White (non-Hispanic) of 74.0%, Hispanic or Latino of 15.1% and Pacific Islander of 1.1%, offering a clear snapshot of race & ethnicity in the state. Understanding race & ethnicity helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Utah to national and regional benchmarks.