By M Dowling
Utah’s foreign-born population has grown by 639% from 1980 to 2025, rising from 3.5% of the state’s population in 1980 to 10.6% in 2025. This dramatic increase reflects a rapid influx of immigrants into the state over the past four decades.
Thank the Democrats.
Utah’s 639% increase in foreign-born residents over four decades is one of the most significant demographic shifts in the U.S., reshaping the state’s social and economic landscape
In 1980, only about 1 in 29 Utah residents was foreign-born. By 2025, that share had more than doubled to 1 in 10 x.com.
Utah’s growth rate is among the highest in the U.S., outpacing many other states. For example, Georgia’s foreign-born population grew by 1,614% over the same period, while North Carolina’s rose by 1,554%
The sharp rise has altered Utah’s demographic profile, contributing to cultural, linguistic, and economic changes. About 22% of Utah residents speak a language other than English at home.
Utah has not had a Democratic governor since 1985, and the state’s political and social environment has been shaped by its conservative leadership and policies. However, their current ‘Republican’ governor sounds like a Democrat much of the time.