Midvale, UT Demographics

A map of Midvale's Population by Race

Midvale, Utah has an estimated population of 35,989, a less than 1% change from the 36,028 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% White, 19.4% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 4.5% Asian, 3.9% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midvale has become less 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 Midvale, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midvale is ranked the 29th 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). Midvale was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midvale's White Population

23,219 residents of Midvale, or 64.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midvale is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Midvale ranks 308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midvale's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Midvale's population has increased from 62.4% to 64.5%.

Midvale is more White than neighboring Taylorsville (60.4% White). Midvale is less White than neighboring Murray (72.3% White), White City metro township (76.6% White), Sandy (77.9% White), and Cottonwood Heights (85.6% White).

Midvale's Black Population

593 residents of Midvale, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midvale is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Midvale ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midvale's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.8%. Black residents' share of Midvale's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.

Midvale is more Black than neighboring Sandy (0.5% Black), and Cottonwood Heights (0.7% Black). Midvale is less Black than neighboring Murray (1.8% Black), White City metro township (3.7% Black), and Taylorsville (2.3% Black).

Midvale's Asian Population

1,611 residents of Midvale, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midvale is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Midvale ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midvale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Asian residents' share of Midvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Midvale is more Asian than neighboring White City metro township (0.5% Asian), Sandy (3.6% Asian), and Cottonwood Heights (3.6% Asian). Midvale is less Asian than neighboring Murray (5% Asian), and Taylorsville (5.1% Asian).

Midvale's Hispanic Population

6,990 residents of Midvale, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midvale is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Midvale ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midvale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Midvale's population has decreased from 23.3% to 19.4%.

Midvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Murray (14.9% Hispanic), White City metro township (10.2% Hispanic), Sandy (11.4% Hispanic), and Cottonwood Heights (5.8% Hispanic). Midvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylorsville (26.1% Hispanic).

Midvale's Native American/Other Population

1,409 residents of Midvale, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midvale is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Midvale ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midvale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midvale's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.9%.

Midvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Murray (1.8% Native American/Other), White City metro township (1.3% Native American/Other), Sandy (2.1% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (2.4% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood Heights (0.5% Native American/Other).

Midvale's Multiracial Population

2,167 residents of Midvale, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midvale is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Midvale ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midvale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Midvale's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.0%.

Midvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Murray (4.2% Multiracial), Sandy (4.5% Multiracial), Taylorsville (3.6% Multiracial), and Cottonwood Heights (3.7% Multiracial). Midvale is less Multiracial than neighboring White City metro township (7.6% 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.