La Sal, UT Demographics
A map of La Sal's Population by Race
La Sal, Utah has an estimated population of 373, an increase from the 348 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 45.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Sal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Sal has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 La Sal, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Sal is ranked the 250th 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). La Sal was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Sal's White Population
202 residents of La Sal, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Sal is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. La Sal ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Sal's White population has declined by an estimated 34.2%. White residents' share of La Sal's population has decreased from 88.2% to 54.2%.
La Sal is less White than neighboring Spanish Valley (100% White), Castle Valley (100% White), Moab (71.1% White), Monticello (80.5% White), and Dove Creek (72.4% White).
La Sal's Black Population
0 residents of La Sal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Sal is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. La Sal ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Sal's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of La Sal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Sal is less Black than neighboring Monticello (0.5% Black).
La Sal's Asian Population
0 residents of La Sal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Sal is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. La Sal ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Sal's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Sal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Sal is less Asian than neighboring Moab (1.7% Asian).
La Sal's Hispanic Population
171 residents of La Sal, or 45.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Sal is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. La Sal ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Sal's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 643.5%. Hispanic residents' share of La Sal's population has increased from 6.6% to 45.8%.
La Sal is more Hispanic than neighboring Spanish Valley (0% Hispanic), Castle Valley (0% Hispanic), Moab (18.6% Hispanic), Monticello (11.5% Hispanic), and Dove Creek (17.4% Hispanic).
La Sal's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of La Sal, 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 La Sal is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Sal ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Sal's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Sal's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.
La Sal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moab (5.6% Native American/Other), and Monticello (3.2% Native American/Other).
La Sal's Multiracial Population
0 residents of La Sal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Sal is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. La Sal ranks 184th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Sal's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Sal's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.
La Sal is less Multiracial than neighboring Moab (3% Multiracial), Monticello (4.2% Multiracial), and Dove Creek (10.3% 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.