South Jordan, UT

Census Place

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2023 Population
80,331
2.83% 1-year growth
US Senator
Mike Lee
Republican Party
US Senator
John Curtis
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
35.8
4.07% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
2.94%
13.3% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$126,400
5.49% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$614,800
9.88% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
40,713
3.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Jordan, UT had a population of 80.3k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $126,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Jordan, UT grew from 78,118 to 80,331, a 2.83% increase and its median household income grew from $119,822 to $126,400, a 5.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Jordan, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%), and White (Hispanic) (2.52%).

None of the households in South Jordan, 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.

96.7% of the residents in South Jordan, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Jordan, UT are Medspa Academies (196 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in South Jordan, UT was $614,800, and the homeownership rate was 84.1%.

Most people in South Jordan, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in South Jordan, UT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Jordan, UT is home to a population of 80.3k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.58% of South Jordan, UT residents were born outside of the country (5.29k people).

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.1k people) in South Jordan, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.09k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.7%
2023 Citizenship
97.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of South Jordan, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Jordan, UT was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Jordan, UT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    65.1k ± 1.66k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    3.7k ± 763
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    3.09k ± 784
9.25%
Hispanic Population
7.43k people

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.1k people) in South Jordan, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.09k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.25% of the people in South Jordan, UT are hispanic (7.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Jordan, UT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    98,749 ± 7,598 people
  2. Venezuela
    9,695 ± 2,414 people
  3. India
    8,976 ± 2,323 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 98,749 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 9,695 and India with 8,976.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.58%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.29k people
6.35%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.96k people

As of 2023, 6.58% of South Jordan, UT residents (5.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Jordan, UT was 6.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    937 ± 223
  2. Vietnam
    791 ± 232
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    429 ± 141

South Jordan, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Jordan, UT employs 40.7k people. The largest industries in South Jordan, UT are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,820 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,809 people), and Retail Trade (4,517 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,063), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($99,663), and Wholesale Trade ($98,205).

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,550. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

40.7k
2023 Value
± 1,700
3.3%
1 Year growth
± 5.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 39.4k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Jordan, UT, are Management Occupations (6,969 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,454 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,546 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Jordan, UT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

40.7k
2023 Value
± 1,700
3.3%
1 Year growth
± 5.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 39.4k employees to 40.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Jordan, UT, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,820 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,809 people), and Retail Trade (4,517 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Jordan, UT, though some of these residents may live in South Jordan, 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

$82,148
Median earning men ± $4,633
$46,765
Median earning women ± $2,953

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($121,641), Information ($117,125), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($105,545).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,500), and Information ($69,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

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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.

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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US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in South Jordan, UT awarded 196 degrees. The student population of South Jordan, UT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 244 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Jordan, UT are White (150 and 76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22 and 11.2%), Two or More Races (12 and 6.12%), and Asian (5 and 2.55%).

The largest universities in South Jordan, UT by number of degrees awarded are Medspa Academies (196 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Jordan, UT are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (196 and 100%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 246 students enrolled in South Jordan, UT, 0.813% men and 99.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 183 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
196 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Jordan, UT was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 196 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
196 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Medspa Academies with 196 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Jordan, UT, which is 0.00513 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 150 degrees mean that there were 6.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.647% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (639k), High School or Equivalent (579k), and Bachelors Degree (496k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Jordan, UT was $614,800 in 2023, which is 2.03 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $559,500 to $614,800, a 9.88% increase. The homeownership rate in South Jordan, UT is 84.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Jordan, UT have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Jordan, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in South Jordan, UT is $126,400. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in South Jordan, UT was Census Tract 1130.08 with a value of $160,577, followed by Census Tract 1130.12 and Census Tract 1130.11, with respective values of $147,567 and $137,366.

Property

$614,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$10,245
$21,701
Median Property Taxes
±$1,103

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Jordan, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

84.1%
Homeownership
2023
67.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 84.1% of the housing units in South Jordan, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 1130.08
  2. Census Tract 1130.12
  3. Census Tract 1130.11

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Jordan, UT was Census Tract 1130.08 with a value of $160,577, followed by Census Tract 1130.12 and Census Tract 1130.11, with respective values of $147,567 and $137,366.

The following map shows all of the places in South Jordan, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$126,400
Median Household Income
± $7,896
25.8k
Number of Households
± 1,288

In 2023, the median household income of the 25.8k households in South Jordan, UT grew to $126,400 from the previous year's value of $119,822.

The following chart displays the households in South Jordan, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Jordan, UT is from Utah.
0.478
2022 Wage GINI in Utah
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2022, the income inequality in Utah was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0322% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (67.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (20.2%)
  3. Carpooled (8.86%)

In 2023, 67.6% of workers in South Jordan, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Jordan, UT have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.813% of the workforce in South Jordan, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Jordan, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Jordan, UT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

2.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Jordan, UT (2.36k out of 80.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Jordan, 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

96% of the population of South Jordan, UT has health coverage, with 68% on employee plans, 3.32% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.851% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see 1292 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.623% increase from the previous year (1284 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,292 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salt Lake County, UT

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see an average of 1,292 patients per year. This represents a 0.623% increase from the previous year (1,284 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Salt Lake County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.01%
Uninsured
68%
Employer Coverage
3.32%
Medicaid
10.5%
Medicare
13.4%
Non-Group
0.851%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Jordan, UT grew by 0.135% from 4% to 4.01%.

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