West Jordan, UT

Census Place

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Population

113,089

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

Median Age

31.3

Poverty Rate

7.06%

Median Household Income

$75,481

4.71% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$261,800

7.08% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

58,701

2.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, West Jordan, UT had a population of 113k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $75,481. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of West Jordan, UT grew from 111,937 to 113,089, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $72,083 to $75,481, a 4.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Jordan, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.4%), White (Hispanic) (9.5%), Other (Hispanic) (8.13%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%). NaNk% of the people in West Jordan, UT speak a non-English language, and 93.6% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Jordan, UT are Broadview University-West Jordan (164 degrees awarded in 2017) and Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan (80 degrees).

The median property value in West Jordan, UT is $261,800, and the homeownership rate is 74.3%. Most people in West Jordan, UT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in West Jordan, UT is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Impact on Employment

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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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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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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Salt Lake County, UT went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 42% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Other (25.1%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 85.9% 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 West Jordan, UT. Showing the available data for Salt Lake County, UT.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (42%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33%)
Republican Party
Other (25.1%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 42% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Other (25.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Salt Lake County, UT

42% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
85.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emery County, UT
79.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
79.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 85.9% 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.

Diversity

West Jordan, UT is home to a population of 113k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 10.8% of West Jordan, UT residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2018, there were 7.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.7k people) in West Jordan, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k White (Hispanic) and 9.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Jordan, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
80.7k ± 1.81k
White (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.56k
Other (Hispanic)
9.2k ± 1.36k

19.1%

Hispanic Population

21.6k people

19.1% of the people in West Jordan, UT are hispanic (21.6k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

10.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

As of 2018, 10.8% of West Jordan, UT residents (12.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Jordan, UT was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2018, the median age of all people in West Jordan, UT was 31.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in West Jordan, UT are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all West Jordan, UT residents was 31.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,154 ± 7,675 people
Canada
8,846 ± 2,306 people
El Salvador
7,653 ± 2,145 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,154 Utah residents, followed by Canada with 8,846 and El Salvador with 7,653.

Citizenship

93.6%

2018 Citizenship

93.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.6% of West Jordan, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in West Jordan, UT was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,500 ± 250
Gulf War (2001-)
846 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
804 ± 209

West Jordan, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in West Jordan, UT is $75,481. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in West Jordan, UT was Census Tract 1129.05 with a value of $103,676, followed by Census Tract 1135.35 and Census Tract 1131.08, with respective values of $102,708 and $92,000.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,859. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.484, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of West Jordan, UT employs 58.7k people. The largest industries in West Jordan, UT are Manufacturing (7,988 people), Retail Trade (7,163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,282 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,333), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,700), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,829).

Wages

Median Household Income

$75,481

2018 value

± $2,118

4.71%

1 Year Growth

± 3.48%

Households in West Jordan, UT have a median annual income of $75,481, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $72,083 in 2017, which represents a 4.71% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$64,159

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,867

$41,859

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,369

In 2017, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-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

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

White
$46,590 ± $1,174
Asian
$45,658 ± $6,844
Black
$38,633 ± $10,877

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was White. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian 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 West Jordan, UT is from Utah.

0.484

2017 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2016 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2017, the income inequality in Utah was 0.484 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.195% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1129.05
Census Tract 1135.35
Census Tract 1131.08

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in West Jordan, UT was Census Tract 1129.05 with a value of $103,676, followed by Census Tract 1135.35 and Census Tract 1131.08, with respective values of $102,708 and $92,000.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Jordan, UT (7.91k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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
5,387 ± 623
Hispanic
2,538 ± 417
Other
1,216 ± 305

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

58.7k

2018 Value

± 1,717

2.38%

1 Year growth

± 4.1%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in West Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 57.3k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Jordan, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,434 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,439 people), and Management Occupations (5,287 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Jordan, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of West Jordan, UT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,434 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,439 people), and Management Occupations (5,287 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Jordan, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.49 times higher than expected), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1.37 times), and Production Occupations (1.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of West Jordan, UT, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($68,449), Management Occupations ($64,539), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($63,626).

Industries

Employment by Industries

58.7k

2018 Value

± 1,717

2.38%

1 Year growth

± 4.1%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in West Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 57.3k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Jordan, UT, are Manufacturing (7,988 people), Retail Trade (7,163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,282 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Jordan, UT, though some of these residents may live in West 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 West Jordan, UT, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (7,988 people), Retail Trade (7,163 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,282 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, West Jordan, UT has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.13 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.43 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.35 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in West Jordan, UT, by median earnings, are Utilities ($85,333), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,700), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,829).

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 2015, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($12.7B) and Textiles/leather ($12.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$132B

2015 Value in Utah

$206B

Projected 2045 Value in Utah

56.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Utah trade was $132B. This is expected to increase 56.2% to $206B by 2045.

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

Nevada
$11.7B
California
$9.06B
Colorado
$6.19B

In 2015, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Nevada with $11.7B, followed by California with $9.06B and Colorado and $6.19B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in West Jordan, UT awarded 244 degrees. The student population of West Jordan, UT is skewed towards women, with 56 male students and 311 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Jordan, UT are White (208 and 85.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14 and 5.74%), Black or African American (11 and 4.51%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (5 and 2.05%).

The largest universities in West Jordan, UT by number of degrees awarded are Broadview University-West Jordan (164 and 67.2%) and Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan (80 and 32.8%).

The most popular majors in West Jordan, UT are General Cosmetology (80 and 32.8%), General Business Administration & Management (50 and 20.5%), and Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (34 and 13.9%).

The median tuition costs in West Jordan, UT are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
8 degree-majorss awarded
Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant
34 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in West Jordan, UT was Accounting with 8 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in West Jordan, UT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Broadview University-West Jordan
164 degrees awarded
Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan
80 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the West Jordan, UT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Broadview University-West Jordan with 164 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

194

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 50 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Jordan, UT, which is 0.258 times less than the 194 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in West Jordan, UT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
208 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in West Jordan, UT were to White students. These 208 degrees mean that there were 14.9 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 14 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Jordan, UT was $261,800 in 2018, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $244,500 to $261,800, a 7.08% increase. The homeownership rate in West Jordan, UT is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in West Jordan, UT have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in West Jordan, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$261,800

2018 Median

± $4,008

$244,500

2017 Median

± $4,121

In 2018, the median property value in West Jordan, UT grew to to $261,800 from the previous year's value of $244,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in West 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 West Jordan, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$75,481

Median Household Income

± $2,118

33.1k

Number of Households

± 1,209

In 2018, the median household income of the 33.1k households in West Jordan, UT grew to $75,481 from the previous year's value of $72,083.

The following chart displays the households in West 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

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in West Jordan, UT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Jordan, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

2018 Homeownership

74.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 74.3% of the housing units in West Jordan, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in West Jordan, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Jordan, UT have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in West Jordan, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
79.3%
Carpooled
11.8%
Worked At Home
5.04%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in West Jordan, UT was Drove Alone (79.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (11.8%) and those who Worked At Home (5.04%).

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 West Jordan, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Jordan, UT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

90.5% of the population of West Jordan, UT has health coverage, with 66.5% on employee plans, 7.24% on Medicaid, 5.57% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.975% 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 1350 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.369% decrease from the previous year (1355 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1330 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (10.4%). Additionally, Tooele County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (31.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,350 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 1,350 patients per year. This represents a 0.369% decrease from the previous year (1,355 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

9.52%

Uninsured

66.5%

Employer Coverage

7.24%

Medicaid

5.57%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.975%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Jordan, UT declined by 7% from 10.2% to 9.52%.

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