West Jordan, UT

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2024 Population

116,692

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.3

0.604% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.06%

2.01% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$108,153

4.03% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$492,500

8.31% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

64,157

1.03% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in West 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.

93.2% of the residents in West Jordan, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in West Jordan, UT are Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan (110 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in West Jordan, UT was $492,500, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Most people in West Jordan, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in West Jordan, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Jordan, UT is home to a population of 117k people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.3% of West Jordan, UT residents were born outside of the country (14.4k people).

In 2024, there were 6.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.7k people) in West Jordan, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k Other (Hispanic) and 10k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2024 Citizenship

92.9%

2023 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Jordan, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.7k ± 2.16k
Other (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.53k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
10k ± 1.24k

25.4%

Hispanic Population

29.6k people

25.4% of the people in West Jordan, UT are hispanic (29.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Jordan, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
104,058 ± 7,797 people
Venezuela
13,264 ± 2,822 people
Peru
9,271 ± 2,361 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,058 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 13,264 and Peru with 9,271.

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

12.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.3k people

As of 2024, 12.3% of West Jordan, UT residents (14.4k 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 West Jordan, UT was 12.3%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,209 ± 254
Vietnam
909 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
530 ± 157

West Jordan, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Jordan, UT.

Health

92% of the population of West Jordan, UT has health coverage, with 66.3% on employee plans, 6.78% on Medicaid, 7.46% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.759% 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, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.97%

Uninsured

66.3%

Employer Coverage

6.78%

Medicaid

7.46%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.759%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Jordan, UT declined by 6.54% from 8.53% to 7.97%.

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.

Economy

The economy of West Jordan, UT employs 64.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Jordan, UT were Retail Trade (7,614 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,131 people), and Manufacturing (7,029 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($94,458), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,833), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,759).

Employment

Occupations

64.2k

2024 Value

± 2,161

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 4.79%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 63.5k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Jordan, UT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,807 people), Management Occupations (7,604 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,738 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Jordan, UT.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.2k

2024 Value

± 2,161

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 4.79%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Jordan, UT grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 63.5k employees to 64.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Jordan, UT, are Retail Trade (7,614 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,131 people), and Manufacturing (7,029 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,388

Median earning men ± $2,526

$41,127

Median earning women ± $1,483

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($93,769), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,549), and Information ($82,473).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,338), Wholesale Trade ($53,147), and Public Administration ($52,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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%.

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (37.8%)
Democratic Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

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

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

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.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in West Jordan, UT awarded 110 degrees. The student population of West Jordan, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11 male students and 133 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in West Jordan, UT are White (77 and 70%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 23.6%), Two or More Races (3 and 2.73%), and Asian (2 and 1.82%).

The largest universities in West Jordan, UT by number of degrees awarded are Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan (110 and 100%).

The most popular majors in West Jordan, UT are General Cosmetology (59 and 53.6%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (30 and 27.3%), and Hair Styling & Design (21 and 19.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 144 students enrolled in West Jordan, UT, 7.64% men and 92.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 99 records, of which 96% were women and 4.04% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
59 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
30 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
21 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in West Jordan, UT was General Cosmetology with 59 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

110 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan with 110 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in West Jordan, UT, which is 0.0891 times less than the 101 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 2.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 26 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Jordan, UT was $492,500 in 2024, which is 1.48 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $454,700 to $492,500, a 8.31% increase. The homeownership rate in West Jordan, UT is 77.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Jordan, UT have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Jordan, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$492,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,009

$28,355

Median Property Taxes

±$1,370

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 West Jordan, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Jordan, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.2%

Homeownership

2024

68.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.2% of the housing units in West Jordan, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Jordan, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$108,153

Median Household Income

± $3,084

36.7k

Number of Households

± 1,648

In 2024, the median household income of the 36.7k households in West Jordan, UT grew to $108,153 from the previous year's value of $103,960.

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 $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.472

2024 Wage GINI in Utah

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2024, the income inequality in Utah was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (67.7%)
Worked At Home (19.3%)
Carpooled (9.93%)

In 2024, 67.7% of workers in West Jordan, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.93%).

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.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Jordan, UT have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Jordan, UT (7.04k out of 116k 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 West 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.