Moab, UT Demographics

A map of Moab's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,779	3,856	71.1%	71.9%
Hispanic	986	894	18.6%	16.7%
Native American/Other	297	281	5.6%	5.2%
Multiracial	160	246	3.0%	4.6%
Asian	90	52	1.7%	1.0%
Black	0	37	0.0%	0.7%

Moab, Utah has an estimated population of 5,312, a slight decrease from the 5,366 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 5.6% Native American/Other, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moab, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moab is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Moab, that probability was 45.1% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moab is ranked the 96th 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). Moab was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moab's White Population

3,779 residents of Moab, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moab is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Moab ranks 295th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moab's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Moab's population has decreased from 71.9% to 71.1%.

Moab is more White than neighboring La Sal (54.2% White), and Thompson Springs (0% White). Moab is less White than neighboring Spanish Valley (100% White), Castle Valley (100% White), and Monticello (80.5% White).

Moab's Black Population

0 residents of Moab, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moab is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Moab ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moab's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Moab's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Moab is less Black than neighboring Monticello (0.5% Black).

Moab's Asian Population

90 residents of Moab, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moab is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Moab ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moab's Asian population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Asian residents' share of Moab's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Moab is more Asian than neighboring Spanish Valley (0% Asian), Castle Valley (0% Asian), La Sal (0% Asian), Thompson Springs (0% Asian), and Monticello (0% Asian).

Moab's Hispanic Population

986 residents of Moab, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moab is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Moab ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moab's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Moab's population has increased from 16.7% to 18.6%.

Moab is more Hispanic than neighboring Spanish Valley (0% Hispanic), Castle Valley (0% Hispanic), Thompson Springs (0% Hispanic), and Monticello (11.5% Hispanic). Moab is less Hispanic than neighboring La Sal (45.8% Hispanic).

Moab's Native American/Other Population

297 residents of Moab, or 5.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moab is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Moab ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moab's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moab's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Moab is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spanish Valley (0% Native American/Other), Castle Valley (0% Native American/Other), La Sal (0% Native American/Other), Thompson Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Monticello (3.2% Native American/Other).

Moab's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Moab, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moab is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Moab ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moab's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Moab's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.0%.

Moab is more Multiracial than neighboring Spanish Valley (0% Multiracial), Castle Valley (0% Multiracial), La Sal (0% Multiracial), and Thompson Springs (0% Multiracial). Moab is less Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (4.2% 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.