Hurricane, UT Demographics

A map of Hurricane's Population by Race

Hurricane, Utah has an estimated population of 22,771, a large increase from the 20,036 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 1.2% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hurricane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hurricane is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Hurricane, that probability was 29.4% in 2020 and 29.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hurricane is ranked the 43rd 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). Hurricane was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hurricane's White Population

18,932 residents of Hurricane, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hurricane is higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Hurricane ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurricane's White population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Hurricane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.1%.

Hurricane is more White than neighboring La Verkin (77% White), and Washington (80.8% White). Hurricane is less White than neighboring Leeds (90.7% White), Toquerville (88% White), and Virgin (86.2% White).

Hurricane's Black Population

102 residents of Hurricane, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hurricane is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Hurricane ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurricane's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.7%. Black residents' share of Hurricane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Hurricane is more Black than neighboring Leeds (0% Black), La Verkin (0% Black), and Toquerville (0% Black). Hurricane is less Black than neighboring Virgin (0.7% Black).

Hurricane's Asian Population

264 residents of Hurricane, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hurricane is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Hurricane ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurricane's Asian population has grown by an estimated 84.6%. Asian residents' share of Hurricane's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Hurricane is more Asian than neighboring La Verkin (0.5% Asian), Washington (0.7% Asian), and Virgin (0% Asian). Hurricane is less Asian than neighboring Leeds (3.3% Asian), and Toquerville (1.7% Asian).

Hurricane's Hispanic Population

2,314 residents of Hurricane, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hurricane is lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Hurricane ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurricane's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Hurricane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.2%.

Hurricane is more Hispanic than neighboring Leeds (0% Hispanic), La Verkin (8.6% Hispanic), and Toquerville (7.1% Hispanic). Hurricane is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (13.5% Hispanic), and Virgin (11.2% Hispanic).

Hurricane's Native American/Other Population

355 residents of Hurricane, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hurricane is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hurricane ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurricane's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hurricane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Hurricane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toquerville (0% Native American/Other), and Washington (1% Native American/Other). Hurricane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leeds (3.1% Native American/Other), La Verkin (11.3% Native American/Other), and Virgin (2% Native American/Other).

Hurricane's Multiracial Population

804 residents of Hurricane, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hurricane is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Hurricane ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurricane's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hurricane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Hurricane is more Multiracial than neighboring Leeds (2.9% Multiracial), La Verkin (2.6% Multiracial), Toquerville (3.2% Multiracial), and Virgin (0% Multiracial). Hurricane is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington (3.6% 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.