Big Water, UT Demographics

A map of Big Water's Population by Race

Big Water, Utah has an estimated population of 502, a large increase from the 449 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 5.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Water, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Water has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Water, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 43.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Water is ranked the 225th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Water was ranked the 232nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Water's White Population

368 residents of Big Water, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Water is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Big Water ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Water's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Big Water's population has decreased from 81.3% to 73.3%.

Big Water is more White than neighboring Page (44.3% White), LeChee (0.3% White), and Bitter Springs (0% White). Big Water is less White than neighboring Greenehaven (75.7% White), and Henrieville (98.7% White).

Big Water's Black Population

0 residents of Big Water, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Water is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Big Water ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Water's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Water's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Big Water is less Black than neighboring Page (0.7% Black), and LeChee (4% Black).

Big Water's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Water, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Water is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Big Water ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Water's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Water's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Big Water is less Asian than neighboring Greenehaven (8.9% Asian), and Page (2.6% Asian).

Big Water's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Big Water, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Water is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Big Water ranks 157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Water's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 123.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Water's population has increased from 6.7% to 13.3%.

Big Water is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenehaven (0% Hispanic), Page (7.9% Hispanic), LeChee (1.5% Hispanic), Bitter Springs (1.2% Hispanic), and Henrieville (0.5% Hispanic).

Big Water's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Big Water, or 5.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Water is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Water ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Water's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Water's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.4%.

Big Water is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henrieville (0.8% Native American/Other). Big Water is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenehaven (15.4% Native American/Other), Page (35.8% Native American/Other), LeChee (91.5% Native American/Other), and Bitter Springs (95% Native American/Other).

Big Water's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Big Water, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Water is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Big Water ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Water's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Water's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.0%.

Big Water is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenehaven (0% Multiracial), LeChee (2.8% Multiracial), Bitter Springs (3.8% Multiracial), and Henrieville (0% Multiracial). Big Water is less Multiracial than neighboring Page (8.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.