341,716
Utah residents were foreign-born in 2024
That was 9.8% of Utah's population, or about one in ten residents.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey← Back to resources
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Utah immigration statistics: 2026 data snapshot.
A practical, sourced look at Utah's foreign-born population, growth, language and birthplace data. Last updated October 6, 2026.
At a glance
The numbers behind Utah's changing communities.
These figures describe people, not immigration status or individual legal circumstances. They are intended as a current reference for Utah community organisations, reporters, educators and anyone looking for a clear statewide picture.
53%
growth in Utah's immigrant population from 2010 to 2024
Utah ranked tenth among states for relative immigrant-population growth over that period.
Source: Migration Policy Institute, using U.S. Census Bureau data41.6
median age of Utah's foreign-born population in 2024
Utah's statewide median age was 32.5, showing the foreign-born population skews older than the state overall.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey104,058
Utah residents were born in Mexico in 2024
Mexico was the most common birthplace among Utah's foreign-born residents.
Source: Data USA, 2024 American Community Survey data13,264 / 9,271
Utah residents were born in Venezuela and Peru in 2024
They were the next two most common birthplaces reported after Mexico.
Source: Data USA, 2024 American Community Survey data16.5%
of Utah residents spoke a language other than English at home in 2024
That represents an estimated 541,385 people statewide.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community SurveyWhat this shows
Utah's immigration story is local, growing and varied.
The state's foreign-born population has grown substantially since 2010, and the data points to communities with roots across the Americas and beyond. Population figures alone cannot answer a legal question, but they do give useful context to the families, employers, schools and service organisations supporting Utah's communities.
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How to read this page.
The main population, age and language figures use the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey, a household survey with margins of error. The growth comparison uses Migration Policy Institute's tabulation of 2010 and 2024 Census data. Birthplace figures are presented by Data USA from 2024 Census data. Sources are linked beside every statistic so readers can review the underlying table or report.
“Foreign-born” includes people who were not U.S. citizens at birth. It can include naturalised U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, temporary visa holders and people with other immigration circumstances. It should not be used to assume any person's immigration status.
U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 ACS foreign-born characteristics ↗Migration Policy Institute: 2026 immigration statistics report ↗Data USA: Utah birthplace data ↗Census Reporter: Utah language and population profile ↗
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Contigo Law. Utah Immigration Statistics: 2026 Data Snapshot. Updated October 6, 2026. https://contigo.law/utah-immigration-statistics