South Jordan, UT

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2019 Population

71,198

3.95% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

32.6

0.308% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

2.75%

0.336% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$104,597

1.13% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$405,400

6.91% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

35,128

4.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, South Jordan, UT had a population of 71.2k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $104,597. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of South Jordan, UT grew from 68,491 to 71,198, a 3.95% increase and its median household income grew from $103,430 to $104,597, a 1.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Jordan, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%), White (Hispanic) (3.61%), Other (Hispanic) (2.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%). 0% of the households in South Jordan, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.4% of the residents in South Jordan, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Jordan, UT are Medspa Academies (190 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in South Jordan, UT was $405,400, and the homeownership rate was 81%. Most people in South Jordan, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Jordan, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

South Jordan, UT is home to a population of 71.2k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.34% of South Jordan, UT residents were born outside of the country (4.51k people).

In 2019, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.3k people) in South Jordan, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.69k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.57k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Jordan, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.3k ± 1.09k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.69k ± 511
White (Hispanic)
2.57k ± 546

7.11%

Hispanic Population

5.06k people

7.11% of the people in South Jordan, UT are hispanic (5.06k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.34%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.51k people

5.87%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.02k people

As of 2019, 6.34% of South Jordan, UT residents (4.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Jordan, UT was 5.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Jordan, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in South Jordan, UT was 32.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in South Jordan, UT are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all South Jordan, UT residents was 33.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,294 ± 7,685 people
India
8,662 ± 2,282 people
Canada
7,780 ± 2,163 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,294 Utah residents, followed by India with 8,662 and Canada with 7,780.

Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

97.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.4% of South Jordan, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in South Jordan, UT was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Jordan, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
726 ± 167
Gulf War (2001-)
566 ± 189
Gulf War (1990s)
469 ± 192

South Jordan, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in South Jordan, UT is $104,597. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in South Jordan, UT was Census Tract 1130.08 with a value of $129,485, followed by Census Tract 1130.12 and Census Tract 1130.20, with respective values of $128,333 and $103,274.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,820. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of South Jordan, UT employs 35.1k people. The largest industries in South Jordan, UT are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,479 people), Retail Trade (3,815 people), and Manufacturing (3,451 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,917), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,472), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,472).

Wages

Median Household Income

$104,597

2019 value

± $2,327

1.13%

1 Year Growth

± 3.94%

Households in South Jordan, UT have a median annual income of $104,597, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $103,430 in 2018, which represents a 1.13% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in South Jordan, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

$68,567

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,979

$44,820

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,468

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$51,369 ± $7,662
White
$50,209 ± $1,255
Alaska Native
$40,461 ± $14,129

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Jordan, UT is from Utah.

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1130.08
Census Tract 1130.12
Census Tract 1130.20

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Jordan, UT was Census Tract 1130.08 with a value of $129,485, followed by Census Tract 1130.12 and Census Tract 1130.20, with respective values of $128,333 and $103,274.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

2.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Jordan, UT (1.95k out of 70.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,726 ± 329
Asian
155 ± 164
Hispanic
142 ± 211

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Jordan, UT is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

35.1k

2019 Value

± 1,442

4.09%

1 Year growth

± 5.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 4.09%, from 33.7k employees to 35.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Jordan, UT, are Management Occupations (5,600 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,967 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,916 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Jordan, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of South Jordan, UT, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (5,600 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,967 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,916 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, South Jordan, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.93 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.66 times), and Management Occupations (1.57 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of South Jordan, UT, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($138,984), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($92,733), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($90,044).

Industries

Employment by Industries

35.1k

2019 Value

± 1,442

4.09%

1 Year growth

± 5.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in South Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 4.09%, from 33.7k employees to 35.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Jordan, UT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,479 people), Retail Trade (3,815 people), and Manufacturing (3,451 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in South Jordan, UT, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,479 people), Retail Trade (3,815 people), and Manufacturing (3,451 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, South Jordan, UT has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3.05 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (2.1 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.44 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in South Jordan, UT, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,917), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,472), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,472).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $19B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($13.9B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($9.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$156B

2020 Value in Utah

$318B

Projected 2050 Value in Utah

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Utah trade was $156B. This is expected to increase 103% to $318B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$15.5B
Nevada
$8.94B
Texas
$7.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $15.5B, followed by Nevada with $8.94B and Texas and $7.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for South Jordan, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Utah.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Utah

58.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
88.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
87.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Sevier County, UT
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 88.7% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Utah colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney are the senators currently representing Utah.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in South Jordan, UT awarded 190 degrees. The student population of South Jordan, UT is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 210 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Jordan, UT are White (153 and 80.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (25 and 13.2%), Two or More Races (5 and 2.63%), and Unknown (3 and 1.58%).

The largest universities in South Jordan, UT by number of degrees awarded are Medspa Academies (190 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Jordan, UT are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (190 and 100%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
178 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Jordan, UT was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 178 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Jordan, UT according to their major.

Universities

Medspa Academies

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

190 degrees awarded

In 2020, the South Jordan, UT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Medspa Academies with 190 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

187

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Jordan, UT, which is 0.016 times less than the 187 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in South Jordan, UT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
153 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in South Jordan, UT was White students. These 153 degrees mean that there were 6.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 25 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Jordan, UT was $405,400 in 2019, which is 1.69 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $379,200 to $405,400, a 6.91% increase. The homeownership rate in South Jordan, UT is 81%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in South Jordan, UT have an average commute time of 22.8 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.

Housing

Property Value

$405,400

2019 Median

± $8,940

$379,200

2018 Median

± $6,513

In 2019, the median property value in South Jordan, UT grew to to $405,400 from the previous year's value of $379,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in South Jordan, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Jordan, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$104,597

Median Household Income

± $2,327

20.8k

Number of Households

± 989

In 2019, the median household income of the 20.8k households in South Jordan, UT grew to $104,597 from the previous year's value of $103,430.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in South Jordan, UT 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 $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

81%

2019 Homeownership

80.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 81% of the housing units in South Jordan, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in South Jordan, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Jordan, UT have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.905% of the workforce in South Jordan, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Jordan, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Carpooled (9.26%)
Worked At Home (8.92%)

In 2019, 76.3% of workers in South Jordan, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.26%) and those who worked at home (8.92%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

95.7% of the population of South Jordan, UT has health coverage, with 70.7% on employee plans, 3.62% on Medicaid, 7.62% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Salt Lake County, UT see 1282 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (1307 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1275 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 197 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Salt Lake County, UT.

1,282 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 1,282 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (1,307 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.33%

Uninsured

70.7%

Employer Coverage

3.62%

Medicaid

7.62%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Jordan, UT declined by 8.04% from 4.71% to 4.33%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Jordan, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.