Cedar City, UT Demographics

A map of Cedar City's Population by Race

Cedar City, Utah has an estimated population of 38,524, an increase from the 35,235 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 14.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Native American/Other, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cedar City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cedar City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Cedar City, that probability was 34.0% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cedar City is ranked the 24th 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). Cedar City was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cedar City's White Population

29,915 residents of Cedar City, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cedar City is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Cedar City ranks 247th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar City's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Cedar City's population has decreased from 80.4% to 77.7%.

Cedar City is more White than neighboring Cedar Highlands (0% White). Cedar City is less White than neighboring Enoch (93% White), Kanarraville (92.6% White), Summit (100% White), and Brian Head (94.6% White).

Cedar City's Black Population

411 residents of Cedar City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cedar City is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Cedar City ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar City's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Black residents' share of Cedar City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Cedar City is more Black than neighboring Cedar Highlands (0% Black), Enoch (0% Black), Kanarraville (0% Black), Summit (0% Black), and Brian Head (0% Black).

Cedar City's Asian Population

688 residents of Cedar City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cedar City is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Cedar City ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Asian residents' share of Cedar City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Cedar City is more Asian than neighboring Cedar Highlands (0% Asian), Enoch (0% Asian), Kanarraville (1.2% Asian), Summit (0% Asian), and Brian Head (0% Asian).

Cedar City's Hispanic Population

5,516 residents of Cedar City, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cedar City is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Cedar City ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Cedar City's population has increased from 10.8% to 14.3%.

Cedar City is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Highlands (0% Hispanic), Enoch (5.2% Hispanic), Kanarraville (0% Hispanic), Summit (0% Hispanic), and Brian Head (5.4% Hispanic).

Cedar City's Native American/Other Population

1,004 residents of Cedar City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cedar City is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Cedar City ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar City's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Cedar City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Cedar City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Highlands (0% Native American/Other), Enoch (0% Native American/Other), Kanarraville (0% Native American/Other), Summit (0% Native American/Other), and Brian Head (0% Native American/Other).

Cedar City's Multiracial Population

990 residents of Cedar City, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cedar City is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Cedar City ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cedar City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Cedar City's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

Cedar City is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Highlands (0% Multiracial), Enoch (1.8% Multiracial), Summit (0% Multiracial), and Brian Head (0% Multiracial). Cedar City is less Multiracial than neighboring Kanarraville (6.2% 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.