South Ogden, UT Demographics

A map of South Ogden's Population by Race

South Ogden, Utah has an estimated population of 17,650, a less than 1% change from the 17,488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Ogden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Ogden has become 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 South Ogden, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 34.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Ogden is ranked the 50th 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). South Ogden was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Ogden's White Population

14,072 residents of South Ogden, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Ogden is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. South Ogden ranks 274th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ogden's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of South Ogden's population has increased from 76.4% to 79.7%.

South Ogden is more White than neighboring Washington Terrace (79.3% White), Riverdale (68.9% White), and Ogden (61.2% White). South Ogden is less White than neighboring Uintah (86.7% White), and South Weber (82.1% White).

South Ogden's Black Population

238 residents of South Ogden, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Ogden is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Ogden ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ogden's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Black residents' share of South Ogden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

South Ogden is more Black than neighboring Uintah (0% Black), South Weber (0.1% Black), and Riverdale (0.2% Black). South Ogden is less Black than neighboring Washington Terrace (3.6% Black), and Ogden (1.8% Black).

South Ogden's Asian Population

129 residents of South Ogden, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Ogden is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. South Ogden ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ogden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Asian residents' share of South Ogden's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

South Ogden is more Asian than neighboring Washington Terrace (0.5% Asian). South Ogden is less Asian than neighboring Uintah (7.5% Asian), South Weber (1.6% Asian), Riverdale (1.8% Asian), and Ogden (1.4% Asian).

South Ogden's Hispanic Population

2,323 residents of South Ogden, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Ogden is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Ogden ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ogden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Ogden's population has decreased from 14.7% to 13.2%.

South Ogden is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Terrace (11.5% Hispanic), Uintah (3.5% Hispanic), and South Weber (6.7% Hispanic). South Ogden is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverdale (25.4% Hispanic), and Ogden (31.1% Hispanic).

South Ogden's Native American/Other Population

209 residents of South Ogden, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Ogden is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Ogden ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ogden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Ogden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

South Ogden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Uintah (0% Native American/Other), Riverdale (1% Native American/Other), and Ogden (1% Native American/Other). South Ogden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington Terrace (2.1% Native American/Other), and South Weber (4.6% Native American/Other).

South Ogden's Multiracial Population

679 residents of South Ogden, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Ogden is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. South Ogden ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Ogden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Ogden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

South Ogden is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington Terrace (3% Multiracial), Uintah (2.2% Multiracial), Riverdale (2.8% Multiracial), and Ogden (3.6% Multiracial). South Ogden is less Multiracial than neighboring South Weber (4.9% 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.