Ferron, UT Demographics

A map of Ferron's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,494	1,390	98.5%	94.3%
Hispanic	20	36	1.3%	2.4%
Multiracial	3	30	0.2%	2.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	1.1%

Ferron, Utah has an estimated population of 1,517, a slight increase from the 1,474 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.5% White, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ferron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ferron 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 Ferron, that probability was 11.0% in 2020 and 3.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ferron is ranked the 151st 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). Ferron was ranked the 148th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ferron's White Population

1,494 residents of Ferron, or 98.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ferron is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Ferron ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferron's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Ferron's population has increased from 94.3% to 98.5%.

Ferron is more White than neighboring Clawson (79.2% White), Orangeville (93.1% White), Castle Dale (86% White), Emery (73.7% White), and Huntington (88% White).

Ferron's Black Population

0 residents of Ferron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ferron is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Ferron ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferron's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Ferron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ferron is less Black than neighboring Emery (1.6% Black).

Ferron's Asian Population

0 residents of Ferron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ferron is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Ferron ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferron's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ferron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ferron's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Ferron, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ferron is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Ferron ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferron's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ferron's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.3%.

Ferron is more Hispanic than neighboring Emery (0% Hispanic). Ferron is less Hispanic than neighboring Clawson (16.8% Hispanic), Orangeville (2.8% Hispanic), Castle Dale (7.4% Hispanic), and Huntington (10.6% Hispanic).

Ferron's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ferron, 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 Ferron is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ferron ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferron's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ferron's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Ferron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Castle Dale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Emery (10.4% Native American/Other).

Ferron's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Ferron, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ferron is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Ferron ranks 227th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ferron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Ferron's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.2%.

Ferron is less Multiracial than neighboring Clawson (4.1% Multiracial), Orangeville (4.2% Multiracial), Castle Dale (5.8% Multiracial), Emery (14.3% Multiracial), and Huntington (1.4% 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.