Paragonah, UT Demographics

A map of Paragonah's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	592	497	91.5%	92.7%
Native American/Other	31	4	4.8%	0.7%
Multiracial	16	12	2.5%	2.2%
Asian	4	1	0.6%	0.2%
Hispanic	4	22	0.6%	4.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Paragonah, Utah has an estimated population of 647, a large increase from the 536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.5% White, 4.8% Native American/Other, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paragonah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paragonah has become more racially diverse since 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 Paragonah, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 16.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paragonah is ranked the 211th 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). Paragonah was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paragonah's White Population

592 residents of Paragonah, or 91.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paragonah is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Paragonah ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragonah's White population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Paragonah's population has decreased from 92.7% to 91.5%.

Paragonah is less White than neighboring Parowan (94.1% White), Summit (100% White), Brian Head (94.6% White), Enoch (93% White), and Panguitch (94.1% White).

Paragonah's Black Population

0 residents of Paragonah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paragonah is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Paragonah ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragonah's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Paragonah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Paragonah is less Black than neighboring Panguitch (0.2% Black).

Paragonah's Asian Population

4 residents of Paragonah, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paragonah is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Paragonah ranks 218th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragonah's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Paragonah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Paragonah is more Asian than neighboring Parowan (0% Asian), Summit (0% Asian), Brian Head (0% Asian), Enoch (0% Asian), and Panguitch (0% Asian).

Paragonah's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Paragonah, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paragonah is significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Paragonah ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragonah's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Paragonah's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.6%.

Paragonah is more Hispanic than neighboring Summit (0% Hispanic). Paragonah is less Hispanic than neighboring Parowan (2.9% Hispanic), Brian Head (5.4% Hispanic), Enoch (5.2% Hispanic), and Panguitch (2% Hispanic).

Paragonah's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Paragonah, or 4.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paragonah is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Paragonah ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragonah's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 675.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paragonah's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.8%.

Paragonah is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parowan (0% Native American/Other), Summit (0% Native American/Other), Brian Head (0% Native American/Other), Enoch (0% Native American/Other), and Panguitch (1.6% Native American/Other).

Paragonah's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Paragonah, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paragonah is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Paragonah ranks 214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paragonah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Paragonah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Paragonah is more Multiracial than neighboring Summit (0% Multiracial), Brian Head (0% Multiracial), Enoch (1.8% Multiracial), and Panguitch (2.2% Multiracial). Paragonah is less Multiracial than neighboring Parowan (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.