West Jordan is a city located in Salt Lake County Utah. West Jordan has a 2024 population of 114,200. West Jordan is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 117,032 in 2020.
The average household income in West Jordan is $110,374 with a poverty rate of 6.06%. The median age in West Jordan is 32.6 years: 31.6 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Jordan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87,276 | 74.99% |
| Two or more races | 11,443 | 9.83% |
| Other race | 10,371 | 8.91% |
| Asian | 2,985 | 2.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,870 | 1.61% |
| Black or African American | 1,502 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 936 | 0.8% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,976 | 3.22 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 23,107 | 3.72 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 7,123 | 1.37 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Female | 3,697 | 3.61 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 2,049 | 3.31 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
3.57
Average Family Size
3.22
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,921 | 5.51% |
| Associates Degree | 7,945 | 11.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,390 | 20.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,409 | 7.6% |
| High School Graduate | 19,349 | 27.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,926 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 18,247 | 25.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,806 | 48,530 | 16,077 |
| Hispanic | 14,760 | 11,757 | 2,387 |
| Other Race | 6,057 | 4,218 | 744 |
| 2+ Races | 5,651 | 5,233 | 1,198 |
| Asian | 2,231 | 1,835 | 711 |
| Black | 961 | 912 | 201 |
| Islander | 961 | 857 | 101 |
| Native American | 555 | 507 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 31.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,613 | $76,633 | $55,577 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,554 | $94,451 | $59,808 |
| High School Graduate | $45,300 | $52,063 | $35,901 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,476 | $39,414 | $26,447 |
| Overall | $52,184 | $63,273 | $40,911 |
| Some College | $48,339 | $66,021 | $39,948 |
$52,184
Average Earnings
$63,273
Average Male
$40,911
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.12% of West Jordan residents speak only English, while 19.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26,507 | 2,906 | 10.96% |
| White | 78,915 | 2,729 | 3.46% |
| Other | 10,305 | 1,427 | 13.85% |
| Multiple | 11,359 | 1,011 | 8.9% |
| Islander | 1,870 | 512 | 27.38% |
| Black | 1,481 | 499 | 33.69% |
| Native | 914 | 175 | 19.15% |
| Asian | 2,958 | 58 | 1.96% |
6.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.18%
Male Poverty Rate
7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Jordan is Black, with 33.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Jordan is Asian, with 1.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.75% |
| High School | 6.95% |
| Some College | 3.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.24% |
| Female Employed | 3.88% |
| Male Employed | 2.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,097 | $117,669 |
| Households | $99,002 | $110,374 |
| Married Families | $117,660 | $126,522 |
| Non Families | $56,112 | $69,262 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,563
Number of Veterans
3,380
Male Veterans
183
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,450 |
| First Gulf War | 1,178 |
| Vietnam | 957 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,415 |
| 65 to 74 | 777 |
| 55 to 64 | 510 |
| 18 to 34 | 472 |
| 75+ | 389 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,095 | 4.88% |
| Hispanic | 420 | 2.34% |
| 2+ Races | 216 | 3.1% |
| Other Race | 130 | 1.84% |
| Black | 54 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 36 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.1%
Labor Force Participation
72.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.55%
Born in West Jordan
88.27%
Native Born
11.73%
Foreign Born
6.84%
Non Citizen
4.89%
Naturalized
88.27% of West Jordan residents were born in the United States, with 64.55% having been born in Utah. 6.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 110,660 | -708 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 111,368 | -708 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 112,076 | -708 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 112,784 | -708 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 113,492 | -708 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 114,200 | -708 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 114,908 | -1,689 | -1.45% |
| 2022 | 116,597 | 66 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 116,531 | -501 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 117,032 | 722 | 0.62% |
| 2019 | 116,310 | 657 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 115,653 | 1,635 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 114,018 | 614 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 113,404 | 2,056 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 111,348 | 889 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 110,459 | 690 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 109,769 | 1,657 | 1.53% |
| 2012 | 108,112 | 1,749 | 1.64% |
| 2011 | 106,363 | 2,334 | 2.24% |
| 2010 | 104,029 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 68,336 | 25,444 | 59.32% |
| 1990 | 42,892 | 15,567 | 56.97% |
| 1980 | 27,325 | 23,104 | 547.36% |
| 1970 | 4,221 | 1,212 | 40.28% |
| 1960 | 3,009 | -107,651 | -97.28% |