West Jordan city, Utah
City
Population: 116,277
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Utah , Utah
Census Bureau data for West Jordan city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Jordan city
- What is the median household income in West Jordan city?
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The median household income in West Jordan city is $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Jordan city?
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The poverty rate in West Jordan city is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Jordan city?
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$454,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Jordan city?
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The median gross rent in West Jordan city is $1,650 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Jordan city residents have a college degree?
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28.6% of adults in West Jordan city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
116,277
Median Age
33.0
Female
48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 65.2%
Black 1.4%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 12.4%
Other 9.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$103,960
±$4,002
+$12,210 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$113,206
Median Family Income
$109,735
Poverty Rate
4.8%
-0.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.2%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
37,496
Owner-Occupied
77.5%
Renter-Occupied
22.5%
Vacancy Rate
3.2%
Median Home Value
$454,700
-$300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,650
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.6%
-8.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.5%
Some College / Associate
24.3%
Less Than High School
3.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
76.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
+0.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
17.4%
Self-Employed
4.4%
Government Workers
13.8%
Private For-Profit
81.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.9 min
Drove Alone
70.6%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
1.4%
Work from Home
17.4%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
36,295
Avg. Household Size
3.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
61.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
29.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 28.5%
Working age (18–64): 71.5%
65 and over: 9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
12.4%
Naturalized Citizen
42.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.1%
With a Disability
8.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
96.3%
Has a Computer
99.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023