Elk Ridge, UT Demographics

A map of Elk Ridge's Population by Race

Elk Ridge, Utah has an estimated population of 4,898, an increase from the 4,687 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elk Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elk Ridge has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Elk Ridge, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 13.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elk Ridge is ranked the 98th 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). Elk Ridge was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elk Ridge's White Population

4,552 residents of Elk Ridge, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elk Ridge is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Elk Ridge ranks 129th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Elk Ridge's population has increased from 90.0% to 92.9%.

Elk Ridge is more White than neighboring Woodland Hills (89% White), Salem (88.8% White), Payson (76.8% White), and Spring Lake (75% White). Elk Ridge is less White than neighboring Benjamin (95.9% White).

Elk Ridge's Black Population

20 residents of Elk Ridge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elk Ridge is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Elk Ridge ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Elk Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Elk Ridge is more Black than neighboring Salem (0.3% Black), and Benjamin (0% Black). Elk Ridge is less Black than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.6% Black), Payson (1.1% Black), and Spring Lake (0.8% Black).

Elk Ridge's Asian Population

22 residents of Elk Ridge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elk Ridge is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Elk Ridge ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Elk Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Elk Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Salem (0.1% Asian), Payson (0.2% Asian), Spring Lake (0% Asian), and Benjamin (0% Asian). Elk Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.7% Asian).

Elk Ridge's Hispanic Population

206 residents of Elk Ridge, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elk Ridge is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Elk Ridge ranks 210th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Elk Ridge's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.2%.

Elk Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Benjamin (4.1% Hispanic). Elk Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Hills (7.6% Hispanic), Salem (6.7% Hispanic), Payson (17.9% Hispanic), and Spring Lake (20.4% Hispanic).

Elk Ridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elk Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elk Ridge is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elk Ridge ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elk Ridge's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Elk Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodland Hills (0.5% Native American/Other), Salem (0.1% Native American/Other), and Payson (1.2% Native American/Other).

Elk Ridge's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Elk Ridge, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elk Ridge is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Elk Ridge ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elk Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Elk Ridge's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.0%.

Elk Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodland Hills (1.5% Multiracial), and Benjamin (0% Multiracial). Elk Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Salem (4.1% Multiracial), Payson (2.8% Multiracial), and Spring Lake (3.8% 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.