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Health Indicator Report of Utah Population Characteristics: Racial and Ethnic Composition of the Population

Data show that racial and ethnic minority groups experience higher rates of illness and death across a wide range of health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity/overweight, asthma, and lower life expectancy at birth, when compared to the total Utah population overall (see Health Snapshots 2023, DHHS Office of Health Equity). Social, economic, environmental, and/or geographic factors contribute to health disparities.1 Using data to identify gaps and the factors that contribute to them is critical to develop programs and prioritize resources to reduce health gaps for all Utahns.

1. https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/health-equity-healthy-people-2030

Ethnicity: Percentage Hispanic Ethnicity by Utah Small Area, 2018-2022 ACS

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Utah Small AreasBrigham CityBox Elder Co (Other) V2TremontonLogan V2North LoganCache (Other)/Rich (All) V2HyrumSmithfieldBen LomondWeber County (East)Morgan CountyOgden (Downtown)South OgdenRoy/HooperRiverdaleClearfield Area/HooperLayton/South WeberKaysville/Fruit HeightsSyracuseCentervilleFarmingtonNorth Salt LakeWoods Cross/West BountifulBountifulSLC (Rose Park)SLC (Avenues)SLC (Foothill/East Bench)MagnaSLC (Glendale) V2West Valley (Center)West Valley (West) V2West Valley (East) V2SLC (Downtown) V2SLC (Southeast Liberty)South Salt LakeSLC (Sugar House)Millcreek (South)Millcreek (East)Holladay V2CottonwoodKearns V2Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)Taylorsville (West)MurrayMidvaleWest Jordan (Northeast) V2West Jordan (Southeast)West Jordan (W)/CoppertonSouth Jordan V2DaybreakSandy (West)Sandy (Center) V2Sandy (Northeast)Sandy (Southeast)DraperRiverton/BluffdaleHerrimanTooele County (Other)Tooele ValleyEagle Mountain/Cedar ValleyLehiSaratoga SpringsAmerican ForkAlpinePleasant Grove/LindonOrem (North)Orem (West)Orem (East)Provo/BYUProvo (West City Center)Provo (East City Center)Salem CitySpanish ForkSpringvilleMapletonUtah County (South) V2PaysonPark CitySummit County (East)Wasatch CountyDaggett and Uintah CountyDuchesne CountyNephi/MonaDelta/FillmoreSanpete ValleyCentral (Other)Richfield/Monroe/SalinaCarbon CountyEmery CountyGrand CountyBlanding/MonticelloSan Juan County (Other)St. GeorgeWashington Co (Other) V2Washington CityHurricane/La VerkinIvins/Santa ClaraCedar CitySouthwest LHD (Other)State of UtahU.S.0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%Percentage of PersonsEthnicity: Percentage Hispanic Ethnicity by Utah Small Area, 2018-2022 ACS
Utah Small AreasPercentage of PersonsLower 95% CIUpper 95% CIOther
Brigham City10.1%8.9%11.3%
Box Elder Co (Other) V25.6%4.0%7.2%
Tremonton12.2%10.3%14.1%
Logan V212.1%10.7%13.5%
North Logan14.6%10.9%18.3%
Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V25.8%3.9%7.7%
Hyrum13.3%9.2%17.4%
Smithfield8.3%5.5%11.1%
Ben Lomond22.5%20.7%24.3%
Weber County (East)7.9%6.4%9.4%
Morgan County3.1%0.5%5.7%*
Ogden (Downtown)25.0%22.1%27.9%
South Ogden21.3%18.8%23.8%
Roy/Hooper17.4%15.2%19.6%
Riverdale13.0%10.5%15.5%
Clearfield Area/Hooper14.9%13.4%16.4%
Layton/South Weber13.9%12.0%15.8%
Kaysville/Fruit Heights4.5%2.9%6.1%
Syracuse6.8%5.4%8.2%
Centerville7.0%4.8%9.2%
Farmington6.4%4.5%8.3%
North Salt Lake16.1%12.5%19.7%
Woods Cross/West Bountiful8.0%4.4%11.6%
Bountiful6.9%5.6%8.2%
SLC (Rose Park)41.2%36.9%45.5%
SLC (Avenues)7.6%6.0%9.2%
SLC (Foothill/East Bench)6.3%3.9%8.7%
Magna33.1%29.2%37.0%
SLC (Glendale) V245.4%39.7%51.1%
West Valley (Center)38.4%35.2%41.6%
West Valley (West) V244.6%36.3%52.9%
West Valley (East) V244.4%40.9%47.9%
SLC (Downtown) V213.0%10.5%15.5%
SLC (Southeast Liberty)6.5%4.8%8.2%
South Salt Lake28.6%24.2%33.0%
SLC (Sugar House)9.1%6.8%11.4%
Millcreek (South)7.9%5.6%10.2%
Millcreek (East)4.5%3.2%5.8%
Holladay V27.4%5.4%9.4%
Cottonwood6.4%4.6%8.2%
Kearns V239.6%36.9%42.3%
Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)20.1%17.0%23.2%
Taylorsville (West)23.1%20.2%26.0%
Murray15.5%12.7%18.3%
Midvale18.1%15.0%21.2%
West Jordan (Northeast) V223.0%19.0%27.0%
West Jordan (Southeast)21.9%19.0%24.8%
West Jordan (W)/Copperton23.2%20.6%25.8%
South Jordan V27.2%5.5%8.9%
Daybreak8.4%6.1%10.7%
Sandy (West)20.5%16.3%24.7%
Sandy (Center) V28.6%7.3%9.9%
Sandy (Northeast)3.1%2.0%4.2%
Sandy (Southeast)5.1%3.8%6.4%
Draper7.2%6.0%8.4%
Riverton/Bluffdale7.9%5.6%10.2%
Herriman10.0%7.5%12.5%
Tooele County (Other)12.3%8.8%15.8%
Tooele Valley14.1%13.1%15.1%
Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley11.2%9.4%13.0%
Lehi7.7%6.2%9.2%
Saratoga Springs10.1%8.0%12.2%
American Fork7.3%6.0%8.6%
Alpine3.4%1.3%5.5%
Pleasant Grove/Lindon9.9%8.4%11.4%
Orem (North)21.4%18.6%24.2%
Orem (West)17.9%15.7%20.1%
Orem (East)7.9%5.8%10.0%
Provo/BYU10.4%8.2%12.6%
Provo (West City Center)30.0%27.1%32.9%
Provo (East City Center)15.5%13.2%17.8%
Salem City4.8%1.4%8.2%
Spanish Fork11.8%10.0%13.6%
Springville15.8%13.2%18.4%
Mapleton4.5%1.9%7.1%
Utah County (South) V214.8%10.7%18.9%
Payson12.0%9.6%14.4%
Park City8.9%7.2%10.6%
Summit County (East)18.7%14.9%22.5%
Wasatch County13.7%9.6%15.8%*
Daggett and Uintah County8.6%7.5%9.7%
Duchesne County8.5%7.2%10.0%*
Nephi/Mona5.9%4.0%7.8%
Delta/Fillmore15.0%11.8%18.2%
Sanpete Valley7.8%6.1%9.5%
Central (Other)8.1%6.3%9.9%
Richfield/Monroe/Salina5.1%3.5%6.7%
Carbon County13.8%12.6%15.0%*
Emery County6.8%4.3%9.3%*
Grand County10.9%9.3%11.3%*
Blanding/Monticello6.4%3.1%9.7%
San Juan County (Other)5.9%3.7%8.1%
St. George12.1%10.8%13.4%
Washington Co (Other) V23.8%0.0%9.2%
Washington City14.3%10.5%18.1%
Hurricane/La Verkin8.5%6.6%10.4%
Ivins/Santa Clara9.1%6.1%12.1%
Cedar City10.3%8.7%11.9%
Southwest LHD (Other)7.5%5.2%9.8%
State of Utah14.6%14.5%14.7%
U.S.18.7%18.6%18.8%

Notes

The data are from the ZIP Code level 2018-2022 ACS Table DP05, U.S. Census. A description of the Utah Small Areas may be found on IBIS at the following URL: https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/resource/Guidelines.html.

*Small areas that are also counties use the ACS county estimate. Estimates are controlled. A statistical test for sampling variability is not appropriate.

Data Source

American Community Survey

Data Interpretation Issues

The proportion of non-White racial/ethnic groups is relatively small in Utah. As a result, it may be difficult to make statistical comparisons across racial and ethnic groups.

Definition

Number and percentage distribution of racial and ethnic populations.

Numerator

Number of persons in each racial/ethnic group in Utah.

Denominator

Total number of persons in Utah in each geographic area for year(s) listed.

How Are We Doing?

The Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic/Latino populations are growing at faster rates than the state population as a whole. At the time of the 2000 U.S. Census, 85% of Utah's population was White only and non-Hispanic. It is now at approximately 75.6% according to the 2022 ACS Table DP05. Roughly one out of every four (23.3%) Utahns identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Asian Americans, Pacific Islander/Hawaiian Native, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Black/African American.

Measurement of health status and associated risk factors by racial and ethnic populations can detect differences experienced by these groups. This knowledge helps public health and social services agencies, health care providers, and community organizations improve awareness of the health status of the populations they serve and to develop and evaluate interventions to decrease gaps.

What Is Being Done?

There are various programs across the state directed at improving the health of individuals from diverse backgrounds and promoting their access to care.

Available Services

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Health Equity provides a variety of services to assist ethnic and racial minorities in accessing healthcare. Visit their website for more information:
https://healthequity.utah.gov/

Page Content Updated On 04/29/2024, Published on 05/07/2024
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