Provo, UT Demographics

A map of Provo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	81,292	81,655	70.8%	70.9%
Hispanic	22,053	21,395	19.2%	18.6%
Multiracial	5,540	5,718	4.8%	5.0%
Asian	2,513	2,772	2.2%	2.4%
Native American/Other	2,132	2,651	1.9%	2.3%
Black	1,236	971	1.1%	0.8%

Provo, Utah has an estimated population of 114,766, a less than 1% change from the 115,162 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Provo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Provo 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 Provo, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Provo is ranked the 4th 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). Provo was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Provo's White Population

81,292 residents of Provo, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Provo is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Provo ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Provo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 70.8%.

Provo is less White than neighboring Orem (71.7% White), Springville (71.8% White), Lindon (81.6% White), Palmyra (95% White), and Vineyard (72.7% White).

Provo's Black Population

1,236 residents of Provo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Provo is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Provo ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provo's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of Provo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Provo is more Black than neighboring Orem (0.7% Black), Springville (0.5% Black), Lindon (0.7% Black), Palmyra (0% Black), and Vineyard (0.5% Black).

Provo's Asian Population

2,513 residents of Provo, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Provo is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Provo ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Provo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Provo is more Asian than neighboring Orem (2% Asian), Springville (1.1% Asian), Palmyra (0% Asian), and Vineyard (1.6% Asian). Provo is less Asian than neighboring Lindon (2.5% Asian).

Provo's Hispanic Population

22,053 residents of Provo, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Provo is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Provo ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Provo's population has increased from 18.6% to 19.2%.

Provo is more Hispanic than neighboring Lindon (10.9% Hispanic), Palmyra (5% Hispanic), and Vineyard (18% Hispanic). Provo is less Hispanic than neighboring Orem (19.4% Hispanic), and Springville (22.5% Hispanic).

Provo's Native American/Other Population

2,132 residents of Provo, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Provo is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Provo ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Provo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Provo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Orem (1.5% Native American/Other), Springville (1% Native American/Other), Lindon (1.8% Native American/Other), and Palmyra (0% Native American/Other). Provo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vineyard (2.5% Native American/Other).

Provo's Multiracial Population

5,540 residents of Provo, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Provo is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Provo ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Provo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Provo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Provo is more Multiracial than neighboring Orem (4.7% Multiracial), Springville (3.1% Multiracial), Lindon (2.6% Multiracial), Palmyra (0% Multiracial), and Vineyard (4.7% 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.