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Utah

With a deeply rooted history of refugee resettlement, including that of the Mormon pioneers who fled religious persecution, Utah is a state that welcomes refugees. State leaders have shared that “[Utahns] understand the pain caused by forced migration and appreciate the contributions of refugees in our communities.” The Community Programs team in Utah is actively engaged with local nonprofit organizations, serving in the community, and developing opportunities for collecting and sharing refugee stories.

Demographics
ARRIVALS

FY 2017-2021 data source: Public Health Indicator-Based Information System for Utah.

FY 2022 data source: Provided by a Refugee Data Specialist at Utah Refugee Center. For more information, please contact [email protected].

TOP COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN

FY 2022 data source: Provided by a Refugee Data Specialist at Utah Refugee Center. For more information, please contact [email protected].

TOP NEWCOMER LANGUAGES
  • Dari
  • Pashto
  • French
  • Ukrainian
  • Arabic

FY 2022 data source: Languages based on the official and/or most common language of arrivals’ country of origin.

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Community Program Coordinator, Utah
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