Tooele, UT Demographics

A map of Tooele's Population by Race

Tooele, Utah has an estimated population of 38,405, an increase from the 35,742 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 17.1% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.1% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tooele, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tooele has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Tooele, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 39.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tooele is ranked the 25th 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). Tooele was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tooele's White Population

29,239 residents of Tooele, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tooele is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Tooele ranks 270th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tooele's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Tooele's population has decreased from 77.0% to 76.1%.

Tooele is more White than neighboring Ophir (0% White). Tooele is less White than neighboring Erda (81.1% White), Stansbury Park (78.5% White), Stockton (95.7% White), and Grantsville (84.3% White).

Tooele's Black Population

433 residents of Tooele, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tooele is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Tooele ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tooele's Black population has grown by an estimated 83.5%. Black residents' share of Tooele's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Tooele is more Black than neighboring Stansbury Park (0.5% Black), Stockton (0% Black), Ophir (0% Black), and Grantsville (0.2% Black). Tooele is less Black than neighboring Erda (3.1% Black).

Tooele's Asian Population

189 residents of Tooele, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tooele is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Tooele ranks 109th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tooele's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Asian residents' share of Tooele's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Tooele is more Asian than neighboring Erda (0.1% Asian), Stansbury Park (0.1% Asian), Stockton (0% Asian), and Ophir (0% Asian). Tooele is less Asian than neighboring Grantsville (1.1% Asian).

Tooele's Hispanic Population

6,575 residents of Tooele, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tooele is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Tooele ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tooele's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Tooele's population has increased from 15.3% to 17.1%.

Tooele is more Hispanic than neighboring Erda (1.7% Hispanic), Stansbury Park (16.9% Hispanic), Stockton (2.4% Hispanic), Ophir (0% Hispanic), and Grantsville (11.2% Hispanic).

Tooele's Native American/Other Population

735 residents of Tooele, 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 Tooele is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Tooele ranks 58th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tooele's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tooele's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Tooele is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stockton (1.2% Native American/Other), Ophir (0% Native American/Other), and Grantsville (0.5% Native American/Other). Tooele is less Native American/Other than neighboring Erda (2% Native American/Other), and Stansbury Park (2.5% Native American/Other).

Tooele's Multiracial Population

1,234 residents of Tooele, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tooele is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Tooele ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tooele's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tooele's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.2%.

Tooele is more Multiracial than neighboring Stansbury Park (1.5% Multiracial), Stockton (0.7% Multiracial), Ophir (0% Multiracial), and Grantsville (2.8% Multiracial). Tooele is less Multiracial than neighboring Erda (12% 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.