Santaquin, UT Demographics

A map of Santaquin's Population by Race

Santaquin, Utah has an estimated population of 16,436, a large increase from the 13,725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Santaquin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Santaquin 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 Santaquin, that probability was 30.7% in 2020 and 32.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Santaquin is ranked the 52nd 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). Santaquin was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Santaquin's White Population

13,280 residents of Santaquin, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Santaquin is higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Santaquin ranks 233rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santaquin's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Santaquin's population has decreased from 82.0% to 80.8%.

Santaquin is more White than neighboring Spring Lake (75% White), and Payson (76.8% White). Santaquin is less White than neighboring Rocky Ridge (95.8% White), Genola (82% White), and West Mountain (94.7% White).

Santaquin's Black Population

247 residents of Santaquin, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Santaquin is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Santaquin ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santaquin's Black population has grown by an estimated 850.0%. Black residents' share of Santaquin's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.5%.

Santaquin is more Black than neighboring Spring Lake (0.8% Black), Rocky Ridge (0% Black), Genola (0% Black), West Mountain (0.8% Black), and Payson (1.1% Black).

Santaquin's Asian Population

40 residents of Santaquin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Santaquin is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Santaquin ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santaquin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Asian residents' share of Santaquin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Santaquin is more Asian than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Asian), Rocky Ridge (0% Asian), and West Mountain (0% Asian). Santaquin is less Asian than neighboring Genola (0.3% Asian).

Santaquin's Hispanic Population

2,176 residents of Santaquin, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Santaquin is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Santaquin ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santaquin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Santaquin's population has decreased from 13.9% to 13.2%.

Santaquin is more Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Ridge (4.2% Hispanic), Genola (9.4% Hispanic), and West Mountain (2.9% Hispanic). Santaquin is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake (20.4% Hispanic), and Payson (17.9% Hispanic).

Santaquin's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Santaquin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Santaquin is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Santaquin ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santaquin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Santaquin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Santaquin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other), Rocky Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and West Mountain (0% Native American/Other). Santaquin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Genola (1.5% Native American/Other), and Payson (1.2% Native American/Other).

Santaquin's Multiracial Population

558 residents of Santaquin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Santaquin is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Santaquin ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Santaquin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Santaquin's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.4%.

Santaquin is more Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Ridge (0% Multiracial), West Mountain (1.6% Multiracial), and Payson (2.8% Multiracial). Santaquin is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Lake (3.8% Multiracial), and Genola (6.7% 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.