Santaquin: Demographics & People
Santaquin's population stands at 16,436 people, in 4,614 households. Population grew 6.8% from 15,391 (2022) to 16,436 (2024). Median age 28.1 years. (2.3y older than Utah County; 4.6y younger than Utah). Children under 18 are 38% of the population. Population is 81% White (non-Hispanic) and 13% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.26). 87% of households are family-led. County is gaining 485 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 10% smoke.
- 3.6 people per household (vs Utah avg 3.0).
- 13% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Utah 24%).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Utah 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.8% from 15,391 (2022) to 16,436 (2024) — about 11.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~17,570 (extrapolated at 3.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 19,158.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,786 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 15,391 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 16,436 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 16,436 people (vs Utah 48,425) |
| Population Estimate | 19,158 |
| Population Note | Census Place population covers Juab County, Utah County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 28.1y is 10.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 38% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 28.1 years (vs Utah 32.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 38.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 16,436 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 6,258 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,219.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 4,847.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,112 |
| Population under 18 | 6,258 |
| Median age | 28.1 years (vs Utah 32.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 16,436 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.26 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 13,118 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 243 |
| Asian residents | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2,010 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 25.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 85.2% |
| Asian population | 0.2% (vs Utah 2.0%) |
| Black population | 1.5% (vs Utah 1.1%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 13.2% (vs Utah 14.2%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.8% (vs Utah 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 5% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 12,360 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 3,167 |
| Share born in this state | 75.2% |
| Share born in another state | 24.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 19.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 504 |
Households & Family Composition
4,614 households. Averaging 3.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 87% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 3,739 families, 59% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 6,034 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 3,739 |
| Married couples with children | 2,213 |
| Single-parent households | 42 |
| Average household size | 3.63 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 400 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 211 |
| Family households | 4,013 households (vs Utah 11,283) |
| Households that are families | 87.0% (vs Utah 75.6%) |
| Total households | 4,614 households (vs Utah 13,727) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 485 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 13,324 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 12,839 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 485 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 481 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.3% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 8 residents live in group quarters (0.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 8 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Juab County, Utah County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 49023 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 49 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 023 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Juab |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 17.2% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 49023 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Juab County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 310 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 49023 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Juab County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 44.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 42.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 12,017 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 38.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 16,436, booming, young community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 16,436 people (vs Utah 48,425) |
| Town Summary · County | Juab County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade