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West Jordan

Utah · 116,961 residents · 32.586 sq mi
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West Jordan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,722. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $316,600. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,961
+71%since 2000
from 68,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,589 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 2,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
+26%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K58K80K102K124K1990201020202024West Jordan
2024117K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,722
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,679
+72%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$316,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $730 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(57,688)
Black0.6%(396)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(6,882)
Asian2%(1,381)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(19,882)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(77,760)
Black1.2%(1,363)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(26,048)
Asian3.2%(3,761)
Other5.7%(6,616)
Diversity Score61.5%(71,904)
Diversity Score
61
+111%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Jordan, Utah?

West Jordan, Utah has about 116,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Jordan, Utah?

The typical household in West Jordan, Utah earns about $84,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Jordan, Utah expensive?

In West Jordan, Utah, the median home is worth about $316,600, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in West Jordan, Utah?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Jordan, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Jordan, Utah?

About 5.4% of people in West Jordan, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Jordan, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, West Jordan, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74,069 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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