Mapleton, UT Demographics

A map of Mapleton's Population by Race

Mapleton, Utah has an estimated population of 13,114, a large increase from the 11,365 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 3.6% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mapleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mapleton 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 Mapleton, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mapleton is ranked the 56th 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). Mapleton was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mapleton's White Population

11,917 residents of Mapleton, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mapleton is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Mapleton ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mapleton's White population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. White residents' share of Mapleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.9%.

Mapleton is more White than neighboring Springville (71.8% White), Spanish Fork (80% White), Salem (88.8% White), and Hobble Creek (89.5% White). Mapleton is less White than neighboring Palmyra (95% White).

Mapleton's Black Population

150 residents of Mapleton, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mapleton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Mapleton ranks 144th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mapleton's Black population has grown by an estimated 354.5%. Black residents' share of Mapleton's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.

Mapleton is more Black than neighboring Springville (0.5% Black), Spanish Fork (0.7% Black), Salem (0.3% Black), Palmyra (0% Black), and Hobble Creek (0% Black).

Mapleton's Asian Population

88 residents of Mapleton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mapleton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Mapleton ranks 159th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mapleton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.5%. Asian residents' share of Mapleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Mapleton is more Asian than neighboring Spanish Fork (0.4% Asian), Salem (0.1% Asian), Palmyra (0% Asian), and Hobble Creek (0% Asian). Mapleton is less Asian than neighboring Springville (1.1% Asian).

Mapleton's Hispanic Population

402 residents of Mapleton, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mapleton is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Mapleton ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mapleton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Mapleton's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.1%.

Mapleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Hobble Creek (0% Hispanic). Mapleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Springville (22.5% Hispanic), Spanish Fork (14.4% Hispanic), Salem (6.7% Hispanic), and Palmyra (5% Hispanic).

Mapleton's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Mapleton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mapleton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Mapleton ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mapleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mapleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Mapleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salem (0.1% Native American/Other), Palmyra (0% Native American/Other), and Hobble Creek (0% Native American/Other). Mapleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springville (1% Native American/Other), and Spanish Fork (0.8% Native American/Other).

Mapleton's Multiracial Population

471 residents of Mapleton, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mapleton is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Mapleton ranks 136th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mapleton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Mapleton's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

Mapleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Springville (3.1% Multiracial), and Palmyra (0% Multiracial). Mapleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Spanish Fork (3.8% Multiracial), Salem (4.1% Multiracial), and Hobble Creek (10.5% 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.