Deseret is a census-designated place in Millard County, Utah, United States. The population was 353 at the 2010 census. Deseret is located approximately 10 mi southwest of Delta, and about 150 mi southwest of Salt Lake City. The name Deseret comes from the Book of Mormon.

Climate

Deseret has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with hot summers and cold winters.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 353 people living in the CDP. There were 124 housing units. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 1.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.