Beehive State News

Of the 3,231,370 citizens living in Utah in 2021, 94.4% said they were only one race, while 5.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Utah who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 83.7% or 2,704,561 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Utah is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Utah.

	Estimated Total
White	2,704,561
Multiracial	182,358
Some Other Race	168,048
Asian	75,530
African American	38,545
American Indian or Alaska Native	33,242
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	29,086

Source: US Census Bureau