Parowan, UT Demographics

A map of Parowan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,978	2,705	94.1%	90.3%
Multiracial	96	55	3.0%	1.8%
Hispanic	91	202	2.9%	6.7%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.7%

Parowan, Utah has an estimated population of 3,165, an increase from the 2,996 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parowan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parowan has become considerably less 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 Parowan, that probability was 18.0% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parowan is ranked the 113th 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). Parowan was ranked the 112th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parowan's White Population

2,978 residents of Parowan, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parowan is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Parowan ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parowan's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Parowan's population has increased from 90.3% to 94.1%.

Parowan is more White than neighboring Paragonah (91.5% White), Enoch (93% White), and Cedar City (77.7% White). Parowan is less White than neighboring Summit (100% White), and Brian Head (94.6% White).

Parowan's Black Population

0 residents of Parowan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parowan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Parowan ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parowan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Parowan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Parowan is less Black than neighboring Cedar City (1.1% Black).

Parowan's Asian Population

0 residents of Parowan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parowan is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Parowan ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parowan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Parowan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Parowan is less Asian than neighboring Paragonah (0.6% Asian), and Cedar City (1.8% Asian).

Parowan's Hispanic Population

91 residents of Parowan, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parowan is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Parowan ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parowan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Parowan's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.9%.

Parowan is more Hispanic than neighboring Paragonah (0.6% Hispanic), and Summit (0% Hispanic). Parowan is less Hispanic than neighboring Brian Head (5.4% Hispanic), Enoch (5.2% Hispanic), and Cedar City (14.3% Hispanic).

Parowan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Parowan, 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 Parowan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Parowan ranks 216th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parowan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parowan's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Parowan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paragonah (4.8% Native American/Other), and Cedar City (2.6% Native American/Other).

Parowan's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Parowan, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parowan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Parowan ranks 245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parowan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Parowan's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.0%.

Parowan is more Multiracial than neighboring Paragonah (2.5% Multiracial), Summit (0% Multiracial), Brian Head (0% Multiracial), Enoch (1.8% Multiracial), and Cedar City (2.6% 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.