Cottonwood Heights, UT population by race
The table below shows Cottonwood Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,328 | 88.19% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 53 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 1,133 | 3.41% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.58% |
| Some other race | 608 | 1.83% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,758 | 5.29% |
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Cottonwood Heights population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Cottonwood Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cottonwood Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cottonwood Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.19% are white, 0.56% are Black or African American, 0.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.41% are Asian, 0.58% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.83% are some other race and 5.29% are multiracial.
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Cottonwood Heights, UT population by race.
The largest racial group in Cottonwood Heights is White with a population of 29,328 (88.19% of the total population).
Cottonwood Heights 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cottonwood Heights is White with a population of 29,328 (88.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,758 (5.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cottonwood Heights, UT
By ethnicity, 1,760 (5.29% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 31,497 (94.71% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cottonwood Heights, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 28,543 (90.62% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cottonwood Heights, UT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cottonwood Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Cottonwood Heights Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 28,543 | 90.62% |
| Black or African American alone | 185 | 0.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 53 | 0.17% |
| Asian alone | 1,133 | 3.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 132 | 0.42% |
| Some other race alone | 159 | 0.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,292 | 4.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cottonwood Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,121 (63.69% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cottonwood Heights, UT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cottonwood Heights's Hispanic population.
Cottonwood Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,121 | 63.69% |
| Puerto Rican | 71 | 4.03% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 568 | 32.27% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cottonwood Heights, UT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.29% of Cottonwood Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cottonwood Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,121 (63.69% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cottonwood Heights, UT have?
Cottonwood Heights, UT has 185 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cottonwood Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cottonwood Heights, UT?
With 94.71% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cottonwood Heights.
That being said, with a 3.41% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Cottonwood Heights.
What is the majority race in Cottonwood Heights, UT?
With a population of 29,328 (88.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cottonwood Heights.
Asians are second largest race in Cottonwood Heights, with 3.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
