Santa Clara, UT Demographics

A map of Santa Clara's Population by Race

Santa Clara, Utah has an estimated population of 8,152, an increase from the 7,553 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santa Clara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santa Clara has become considerably 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 Santa Clara, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santa Clara is ranked the 79th 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). Santa Clara was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santa Clara's White Population

6,855 residents of Santa Clara, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santa Clara is higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Santa Clara ranks 173rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 87.6% to 84.1%.

Santa Clara is more White than neighboring St. George (78.9% White), and Washington (80.8% White). Santa Clara is less White than neighboring Ivins (88.5% White), Dammeron Valley (96.1% White), and Veyo (85.6% White).

Santa Clara's Black Population

15 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Santa Clara ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Santa Clara is more Black than neighboring Ivins (0.1% Black), Dammeron Valley (0% Black), and Veyo (0% Black). Santa Clara is less Black than neighboring St. George (0.5% Black), and Washington (0.4% Black).

Santa Clara's Asian Population

201 residents of Santa Clara, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Santa Clara ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Asian population has grown by an estimated 179.2%. Asian residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.5%.

Santa Clara is more Asian than neighboring Ivins (0.9% Asian), St. George (1.3% Asian), Washington (0.7% Asian), Dammeron Valley (0% Asian), and Veyo (0% Asian).

Santa Clara's Hispanic Population

827 residents of Santa Clara, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santa Clara is lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Santa Clara ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Santa Clara's population has increased from 6.8% to 10.1%.

Santa Clara is more Hispanic than neighboring Ivins (7% Hispanic), and Dammeron Valley (0% Hispanic). Santa Clara is less Hispanic than neighboring St. George (14.1% Hispanic), Washington (13.5% Hispanic), and Veyo (14.4% Hispanic).

Santa Clara's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Santa Clara, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santa Clara ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santa Clara's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Santa Clara is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dammeron Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Veyo (0% Native American/Other). Santa Clara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ivins (0.3% Native American/Other), St. George (1.4% Native American/Other), and Washington (1% Native American/Other).

Santa Clara's Multiracial Population

240 residents of Santa Clara, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santa Clara is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Santa Clara ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santa Clara's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Santa Clara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Santa Clara is more Multiracial than neighboring Veyo (0% Multiracial). Santa Clara is less Multiracial than neighboring Ivins (3.2% Multiracial), St. George (3.8% Multiracial), Washington (3.6% Multiracial), and Dammeron Valley (3.9% 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.