FIGURE 1
San Juan County, UT population by race.
The largest racial group in San Juan County is White with a population of 6,764 (46.57% of the total population).
San Juan County, UT population by race
The table below shows San Juan County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,764 | 46.57% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,529 | 44.95% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.36% |
| Some other race | 414 | 2.85% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 665 | 4.58% |
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San Juan County 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; San Juan County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that San Juan County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of San Juan County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 46.57% are white, 0.15% are Black or African American, 44.95% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.53% are Asian, 0.36% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 2.85% are some other race and 4.58% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
San Juan County, UT population by race.
The largest racial group in San Juan County is White with a population of 6,764 (46.57% of the total population).
San Juan County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in San Juan County is White with a population of 6,764 (46.57% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 665 (4.58% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of San Juan County, UT
By ethnicity, 921 (6.34% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,603 (93.66% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in San Juan County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 6,423 (47.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
San Juan County, UT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of San Juan County's Non-Hispanic population.
San Juan County 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 | 6,361 | 46.76% |
| Black or African American alone | 13 | 0.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6,423 | 47.22% |
| Asian alone | 77 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 53 | 0.39% |
| Some other race alone | 112 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 564 | 4.15% |
Among the Hispanic population in San Juan County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 541 (58.74% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
San Juan County, UT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of San Juan County's Hispanic population.
San Juan County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 541 | 58.74% |
| Puerto Rican | 59 | 6.41% |
| Cuban | 1 | 0.11% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 320 | 34.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of San Juan County, UT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.34% of San Juan County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in San Juan County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 541 (58.74% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does San Juan County, UT have?
San Juan County, UT has 22 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in San Juan County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in San Juan County, UT?
With 93.66% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in San Juan County.
That being said, with a 44.95% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in San Juan County.
What is the majority race in San Juan County, UT?
With a population of 6,764 (46.57% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in San Juan County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in San Juan County, with 44.95% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
