Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT

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2024 Population
133,140
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
John Curtis
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
33.4
0.602% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
6.6%
0.0259% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$103,186
3.79% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$485,200
7.85% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
66,011
12.2% 1-year decline

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22% of the households in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.9% of the residents in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT are Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan (99 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was $485,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT is home to a population of 133k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.1% of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

In 2024, there were 7.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.2k people) in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Other (Hispanic) and 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT are Spanish (19,329 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (898 households), and Vietnamese (884 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
64,478
Women
48.7%
67,941
Men
51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 132,419 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

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Citizenship

92.9%
2024 Citizenship
92.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.9% of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    84.2k ± 2.46k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    11.3k ± 1.62k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    11.3k ± 1.26k
24.8%
Hispanic Population
33.1k people

In 2024, there were 7.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.2k people) in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k Other (Hispanic) and 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.8% of the people in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT are hispanic (33.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,311 ± 1,753 people
  2. Venezuela
    1,737 ± 1,017 people
  3. Vietnam
    987 ± 768 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was Mexico, the natal country of 5,311 Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT residents, followed by Venezuela with 1,737 and Vietnam with 987.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.1%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
17.4k people
12.9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
17.1k people

As of 2024, 13.1% of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    19,329 households (15.4%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    898 households (0.717%)
  3. Vietnamese
    884 households (0.706%)

22% of the households in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was Spanish. 15.4% of the households in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,508 ± 270
  2. Vietnam
    1,016 ± 214
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    593 ± 171

Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT employs 66k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT were Construction (4,950 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,722 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,637 people), and the highest paying industries were Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($218,799), Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($175,829), and Car Dealers ($144,034).

Males in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,988. The income inequality in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,168
Women
44.2%
36,843
Men
55.8%

The workforce of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT in 2023 was 66,011 people, with 44.2% woman, and 55.8% men.

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Occupations

66k
2023 Value
−12.2%
1 Year decline
± −12.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT declined at a rate of −12.2%, from 75.2k employees to 66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT, are Customer service representatives (2,496 people), Other managers (2,079 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,289 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66k
2023 Value
−12.2%
1 Year decline
± −12.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT declined at a rate of −12.2%, from 75.2k employees to 66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT, are Construction (4,950 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,722 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT, though some of these residents may live in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$60,690
Median earning men ± $1,572
$40,741
Median earning women ± $1,668

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($84,800), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,343), and Information ($82,364).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,710), Public Administration ($55,240), and Wholesale Trade ($52,991).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (37.8%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (1.14%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

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Mike Lee
Senator from Utah3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
John Curtis
Senator from Utah1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT awarded 99 degrees. The student population of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 155 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT are White (70 and 70.7%), Hispanic or Latino (25 and 25.3%), Two or More Races (2 and 2.02%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 1.01%).

The largest universities in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT by number of degrees awarded are Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan (99 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT are General Cosmetology (68 and 68.7%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (20 and 20.2%), and Hair Styling & Design (11 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 165 students enrolled in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT, 6.06% men and 93.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 112 records, of which 97.3% were women and 2.68% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Cosmetology
    68 degrees awarded
  2. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
    20 degrees awarded
  3. Hair Styling & Design
    11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was General Cosmetology with 68 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
99 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan with 99 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 8 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT, which is 0.0879 times less than the 91 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 70 degrees mean that there were 2.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.867% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.12% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (25.6k), Some college (23.1k), and Bachelors Degree (19.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was $485,200 in 2024, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $449,900 to $485,200, a 7.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$485,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,752
$31,204
Median Property Taxes
±$1,387

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Rent vs Own

72.4%
Homeownership
2024
69.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$103,186
Median Household Income
± $4,305
43.1k
Number of Households
± 1,777

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT grew to $103,186 from the previous year's value of $99,415.

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Wage Distribution

0.429
2023 Wage GINI in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT
0.431
2022 Wage GINI in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT

In 2023, the income inequality in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.484% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (67.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (18.3%)
  3. Carpooled (10.9%)

In 2024, 67.1% of workers in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.3%) and those who carpooled to work (10.9%).

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Commute Time

23.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT (8.74k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT has health coverage, with 64.6% on employee plans, 6.96% on Medicaid, 7.42% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.884% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1,785 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,785 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,785 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah

Primary care physicians in Utah see an average of 1,785 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,785 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.65% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.56%
Uninsured
64.6%
Employer Coverage
6.96%
Medicaid
7.42%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
0.884%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salt Lake County--West Jordan City PUMA, UT declined by 3.85% from 8.9% to 8.56%.

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