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Latinos Drive Utah’s Population Surge
Utah’s population boom is being powered by Latinos, who made up nearly half of all new residents between 2020 and 2025, driving dramatic demographic shifts across the state. In the most populous counties, Latinos led the growth surge, while white residents—still the largest group—saw their share shrink as other communities expanded faster. With Latino numbers soaring by over 126,000 (a 25.5% jump), they now account for almost 50% of Utah’s population gain, while Asians and Blacks also added thousands, painting a rapidly diversifying state. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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