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West Jordan Overview

116,383
TOTAL POPULATION
60,125
MALE POPULATION
56,258
FEMALE POPULATION
106.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,765
PER CAPITA INCOME
$106,097
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$99,002
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,838
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
66,059
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
76.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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West Jordan Area Codes

Race in West Jordan

The most populous races in West Jordan are White / Caucasian (87,276 | 75.0%), Hispanic or Latino (26,645 | 22.9%), and Two or more Races (11,443 | 9.8%).
Race in West Jordan
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,9852.6%
Black / African American1,5021.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,8701.6%
Hispanic or Latino26,64522.9%
Native / Alaskan9360.8%
White / Caucasian87,27675.0%
Two or more Races11,4439.8%
Some other Race10,3718.9%
Total116,383100.0%

Ancestry in West Jordan

The most populous ancestries reported in West Jordan are English (27,560 | 23.7%), Mexican (17,196 | 14.8%), German (10,223 | 8.8%), Irish (7,277 | 6.2%), and American (5,517 | 4.7%), together accounting for 58.2% of all West Jordan residents.
Ancestry in West Jordan
Ancestry# Population% Population
African620.1%
Albanian100.0%
American5,5174.7%
Apache680.1%
Arab3880.3%
Argentinean6750.6%
Armenian1470.1%
Australian580.1%
Austrian690.1%
Basque950.1%
Belgian500.0%
Bhutanese2410.2%
Blackfeet100.0%
Bolivian990.1%
Brazilian2280.2%
British2,2751.9%
Burmese1980.2%
Canadian910.1%
Central American1,8941.6%
Central American Indian1610.1%
Cherokee4500.4%
Chilean2400.2%
Chippewa210.0%
Choctaw390.0%
Colombian6540.6%
Costa Rican660.1%
Creek1000.1%
Croatian2630.2%
Cuban1010.1%
Czech3500.3%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish4,2943.7%
Dominican2290.2%
Dutch1,5391.3%
Dutch West Indian190.0%
Eastern European420.0%
Ecuadorian2990.3%
Egyptian100.0%
English27,56023.7%
Estonian70.0%
European3,4703.0%
Fijian1110.1%
Filipino270.0%
Finnish2930.3%
French1,9001.6%
French Canadian1620.1%
German10,2238.8%
Ghanaian130.0%
Greek4090.4%
Guatemalan4930.4%
Honduran350.0%
Hopi360.0%
Hungarian1430.1%
Icelander1160.1%
Indian (Asian)1,0990.9%
Indonesian840.1%
Iranian1760.2%
Iraqi670.1%
Irish7,2776.2%
Israeli200.0%
Italian3,6153.1%
Jamaican1470.1%
Japanese2700.2%
Korean1,3441.1%
Laotian340.0%
Latvian450.0%
Lebanese400.0%
Lithuanian480.0%
Malaysian2670.2%
Maltese90.0%
Mexican17,19614.8%
Mexican American Indian1300.1%
Mongolian120.0%
Native Hawaiian230.0%
Navajo3260.3%
New Zealander90.0%
Nicaraguan640.1%
Nigerian120.0%
Northern European1550.1%
Norwegian2,5212.2%
Paiute100.0%
Pakistani3550.3%
Panamanian170.0%
Paraguayan700.1%
Peruvian5800.5%
Polish9700.8%
Portuguese690.1%
Pueblo1820.2%
Puerto Rican7380.6%
Romanian610.1%
Russian2270.2%
Salvadoran1,2191.1%
Samoan1,0250.9%
Scandinavian1,1080.9%
Scotch-Irish1,0650.9%
Scottish3,9493.4%
Sioux1140.1%
Slavic350.0%
Slovak550.1%
Slovene70.0%
South American4,1493.6%
South American Indian2180.2%
Spaniard9700.8%
Spanish6670.6%
Spanish American170.0%
Spanish American Indian1050.1%
Sri Lankan8240.7%
Subsaharan African1850.2%
Sudanese130.0%
Swedish3,1262.7%
Swiss1,0370.9%
Syrian1300.1%
Thai2260.2%
Tongan1,3491.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian490.0%
Turkish600.1%
Ukrainian140.0%
Uruguayan1040.1%
Ute10.0%
Venezuelan1,4281.2%
Welsh1,4991.3%
Yugoslavian2280.2%
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Immigrants in West Jordan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Jordan came from Latin America (9,938 | 8.5%), Central America (6,295 | 5.4%), Mexico (5,412 | 4.6%), South America (3,447 | 3.0%), and Asia (2,345 | 2.0%), together accounting for 23.6% of all West Jordan residents.
Immigrants in West Jordan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1160.1%
Albania100.0%
Argentina4390.4%
Armenia830.1%
Asia2,3452.0%
Australia240.0%
Bolivia990.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina370.0%
Brazil1440.1%
Cambodia1370.1%
Canada2630.2%
Caribbean1960.2%
Central America6,2955.4%
Chile2690.2%
China1280.1%
Colombia7060.6%
Costa Rica300.0%
Croatia100.0%
Denmark170.0%
Eastern Africa510.0%
Eastern Asia3750.3%
Eastern Europe1860.2%
Ecuador1770.2%
El Salvador4210.4%
England1070.1%
Europe6750.6%
France690.1%
Germany980.1%
Ghana130.0%
Greece200.0%
Guatemala3620.3%
Honduras350.0%
India1500.1%
Indonesia310.0%
Iran460.0%
Iraq510.0%
Italy90.0%
Jamaica1470.1%
Japan920.1%
Kazakhstan830.1%
Korea1520.1%
Kuwait670.1%
Laos1550.1%
Latin America9,9388.5%
Lebanon160.0%
Lithuania130.0%
Malaysia140.0%
Mexico5,4124.6%
Middle Africa160.0%
Netherlands470.0%
Nicaragua130.0%
Northern Africa110.0%
Northern Europe1580.1%
Oceania3190.3%
Panama220.0%
Peru2370.2%
Philippines4610.4%
Poland110.0%
Portugal200.0%
Romania280.0%
Russia70.0%
Scotland80.0%
Serbia210.0%
Sierra Leone250.0%
South America3,4473.0%
South Central Asia2790.2%
South Eastern Asia1,3471.2%
Southern Europe1090.1%
Spain600.1%
Switzerland80.0%
Syria1010.1%
Taiwan370.0%
Thailand50.0%
Trinidad and Tobago490.0%
Turkey260.0%
Ukraine250.0%
Uruguay540.1%
Venezuela1,2901.1%
Vietnam5350.5%
Western Africa380.0%
Western Asia3440.3%
Western Europe2220.2%
Zaire160.0%
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Sex and Age in West Jordan

Sex and Age in West Jordan

The most populous age groups in West Jordan are 10 to 14 Years (6,067 | 10.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (5,385 | 9.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Jordan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,171 (6.9%)3,435 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years4,198 (7.0%)4,375 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years6,067 (10.1%)5,385 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Years5,215 (8.7%)4,195 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,381 (7.3%)3,774 (6.7%)
25 to 29 Years4,393 (7.3%)3,935 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years4,494 (7.5%)4,545 (8.1%)
35 to 39 Years4,774 (7.9%)4,437 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years5,033 (8.4%)4,370 (7.8%)
45 to 49 Years3,772 (6.3%)3,530 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years3,721 (6.2%)3,206 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,642 (4.4%)2,869 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,614 (4.3%)2,604 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years1,978 (3.3%)2,352 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,435 (2.4%)1,540 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years842 (1.4%)703 (1.3%)
80 to 84 Years213 (0.4%)570 (1.0%)
85 Years and over182 (0.3%)433 (0.8%)
Total60,125 (100.0%)56,258 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Jordan

Median Family Size in West Jordan

The median family size in West Jordan is 3.57 persons per family, with married-couple families (23,107 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.66 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,049 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.01 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Jordan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple23,107 (80.1%)3.66
Single Male/Father2,049 (7.1%)3.01
Single Female/Mother3,697 (12.8%)3.36
Total Families28,853 (100.0%)3.57

Median Household Size in West Jordan

The median household size in West Jordan is 3.22 persons per household, with married-couple households (23,107 | 64.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.72 persons per household. non-family households (7,123 | 19.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Jordan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple23,107 (64.2%)3.72
Single Male/Father2,049 (5.7%)3.31
Single Female/Mother3,697 (10.3%)3.61
Non-family7,123 (19.8%)1.37
Total Households35,976 (100.0%)3.22

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Jordan

Out of a total of 35,976 households in West Jordan, 28,853 (80.2%) are family households, while 7,123 (19.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 8,708, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,309.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Jordan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,309 (14.8%)
2-Person Households8,708 (24.2%)1,394 (3.9%)
3-Person Households6,730 (18.7%)315 (0.9%)
4-Person Households6,420 (17.8%)5 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3,884 (10.8%)72 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,861 (5.2%)28 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,250 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,853 (80.2%)7,123 (19.8%)

Female Fertility in West Jordan

Fertility by Age in West Jordan

Average fertility rate in West Jordan is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Jordan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years10 (0.8%)2.0
20 to 34 years1,062 (81.4%)87.0
35 to 50 years232 (17.8%)17.0
Total1,304 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Jordan

81.1% of women with births (1,304) in West Jordan are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 20.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Jordan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years850 (80.0%)212 (20.0%)
35 to 50 years198 (85.3%)34 (14.7%)
Total1,058 (81.1%)246 (18.9%)

Fertility by Education in West Jordan

Average fertility rate in West Jordan is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 56.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Jordan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School56 (4.3%)12.0
High School Diploma345 (26.5%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree499 (38.3%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree333 (25.5%)56.0
Graduate Degree71 (5.4%)48.0
Total1,304 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Jordan

18.9% of women with births in West Jordan are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 51.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Jordan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School27 (48.2%)29 (51.8%)
High School Diploma226 (65.5%)119 (34.5%)
College or Associate's Degree427 (85.6%)72 (14.4%)
Bachelor's Degree307 (92.2%)26 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,058 (81.1%)246 (18.9%)

Income in West Jordan

Income Overview in West Jordan

Per Capita Income in West Jordan is $34,765, while median incomes of families and households are $106,097 and $99,002 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income116,383$34,765
Median Family Income28,853$106,097
Mean Family Income28,853$117,669
Median Household Income35,976$99,002
Mean Household Income35,976$110,374
Income Deficit28,853$11,838
Wage / Income Gap (%)116,38336.80%
Wage / Income Gap ($)116,38363.20¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index116,3830.34

Earnings by Sex in West Jordan

Average Earnings in West Jordan are $43,970, $55,535 for men and $35,096 for women, a difference of 36.8%.
Earnings by Sex in West Jordan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male37,050 (54.6%)$55,535
Female30,747 (45.4%)$35,096
Total67,797 (100.0%)$43,970

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Jordan

The most common earnings brackets in West Jordan are $100,000+ for men (6,091 | 16.4%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (2,352 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Jordan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less979 (2.6%)1,907 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999678 (1.8%)1,490 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499884 (2.4%)1,200 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999831 (2.2%)1,109 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499790 (2.1%)1,668 (5.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999723 (1.9%)955 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499386 (1.0%)748 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999321 (0.9%)578 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499505 (1.4%)621 (2.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999995 (2.7%)1,033 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,876 (5.1%)2,033 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,718 (4.6%)1,980 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,176 (5.9%)2,107 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,988 (5.4%)2,144 (7.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,848 (5.0%)1,597 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,626 (4.4%)1,452 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,651 (9.9%)2,097 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,911 (7.9%)2,352 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,073 (16.4%)2,132 (6.9%)
$100,000+6,091 (16.4%)1,544 (5.0%)
Total37,050 (100.0%)30,747 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Jordan

Average earnings in West Jordan are $63,273 for men and $40,911 for women, a difference of 35.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,451, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,414. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,808, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,447.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Jordan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,414$26,447
High School Diploma$52,063$35,901
College or Associate's Degree$66,021$39,948
Bachelor's Degree$76,633$55,577
Graduate Degree$94,451$59,808
Total$63,273$40,911

Family Income in West Jordan

Family Income Brackets in West Jordan

According to the West Jordan family income data, there are 8,483 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 317 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in West Jordan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004331.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993171.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994331.5%
$25,000 to $34,9998663.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992,1647.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993,95313.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995,04917.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998,48329.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,29914.9%
$200,000+2,8569.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Jordan

7+ person families (1,056 | 3.7%) account for the highest median family income in West Jordan with $138,182 per family, while 2-person families (9,629 | 33.4%) have the highest median income of $46,111 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Jordan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,629 (33.4%)$92,222
3-Person Families6,513 (22.6%)$103,132
4-Person Families6,255 (21.7%)$123,750
5-Person Families3,696 (12.8%)$122,500
6-Person Families1,704 (5.9%)$107,635
7+ Person Families1,056 (3.7%)$138,182
Total28,853 (100.0%)$106,097

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Jordan

The median family income in West Jordan is $106,097, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,366) having the highest median family income of $151,481, while families with no earners (1,661) have the lowest median family income of $53,996, accounting for 22.1% and 5.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Jordan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,661 (5.8%)$53,996
1 Earner7,051 (24.4%)$77,094
2 Earners13,775 (47.7%)$113,921
3+ Earners6,366 (22.1%)$151,481
Total28,853 (100.0%)$106,097

Household Income in West Jordan

Household Income Brackets in West Jordan

With 9,714 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in West Jordan, accounting for 27.0% of all households. In contrast, only 648 households (1.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Jordan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006481.8%
$10,000 to $14,9996841.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1153.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3313.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993,3469.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995,07314.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996,00816.7%
$100,000 to $149,9999,71427.0%
$150,000 to $199,9994,74913.2%
$200,000+3,2749.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Jordan

The median household income in West Jordan is $99,002, with the highest median household income of $119,075 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 13,245 households (36.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $56,685, with 1,815 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Jordan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,815 (5.1%)$56,685
25 to 44 Years15,131 (42.1%)$101,676
45 to 64 Years13,245 (36.8%)$119,075
65+ Years5,785 (16.1%)$75,026
Total35,976 (100.0%)$99,002

Poverty in West Jordan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Jordan

With 5.2% poverty level for males and 7.0% for females among the residents of West Jordan, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 434 males (10.6%) and 340 females (12.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Jordan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years434 (10.6%)217 (6.3%)
5 Years25 (3.8%)34 (5.4%)
6 to 11 Years492 (8.6%)415 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years273 (7.2%)340 (12.2%)
15 Years50 (3.8%)28 (4.6%)
16 and 17 Years167 (9.5%)186 (9.6%)
18 to 24 Years509 (7.9%)459 (8.6%)
25 to 34 Years387 (4.4%)706 (8.3%)
35 to 44 Years297 (3.0%)487 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years157 (2.1%)243 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years138 (2.6%)395 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years121 (3.6%)220 (5.7%)
75 Years and over46 (3.8%)187 (11.3%)
Total3,096 (5.2%)3,917 (7.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Jordan

According to the poverty statistics in West Jordan, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.9% of males and 96.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Jordan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,656 (89.4%)3,210 (93.7%)
5 Years637 (96.2%)596 (94.6%)
6 to 11 Years5,254 (91.4%)5,821 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,490 (92.7%)2,443 (87.8%)
15 Years1,249 (96.2%)584 (95.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,584 (90.5%)1,750 (90.4%)
18 to 24 Years5,918 (92.1%)4,910 (91.4%)
25 to 34 Years8,497 (95.6%)7,774 (91.7%)
35 to 44 Years9,510 (97.0%)8,311 (94.5%)
45 to 54 Years7,323 (97.9%)6,473 (96.4%)
55 to 64 Years5,118 (97.4%)5,061 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,276 (96.4%)3,646 (94.3%)
75 Years and over1,179 (96.2%)1,474 (88.7%)
Total56,691 (94.8%)52,053 (93.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Jordan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in West Jordan show that 2.7% or 633 of the total 23,107 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.8%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 141 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Jordan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children10,707 (98.7%)141 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children8,248 (97.4%)217 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children3,177 (93.8%)211 (6.2%)
5 or more Children342 (84.2%)64 (15.8%)
Total22,474 (97.3%)633 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Jordan

According to the poverty data in West Jordan, 6.4% or 131 single-father households and 15.5% or 575 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (9.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 147 households (47.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Jordan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children78 (9.1%)103 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children36 (3.7%)323 (16.5%)
3 or 4 Children17 (7.9%)147 (47.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
Total131 (6.4%)575 (15.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Jordan

The poverty data for West Jordan shows that 633 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 706 of the single-parent households (12.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (15.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 164 household (31.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Jordan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children141 (1.3%)181 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children217 (2.6%)359 (12.2%)
3 or 4 Children211 (6.2%)164 (31.2%)
5 or more Children64 (15.8%)2 (12.5%)
Total633 (2.7%)706 (12.3%)

Employment Characteristics in West Jordan

Employment by Class of Employer in West Jordan

Among the 62,276 employed individuals in West Jordan, private company employees (44,643 | 71.7%), local government employees (4,379 | 7.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (4,325 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Jordan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees44,64371.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,7012.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,5334.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,3256.9%
Local Government Employees4,3797.0%
State Government Employees2,9214.7%
Federal Government Employees1,6382.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1360.2%
Total62,276100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Jordan

According to the labor force statistics for West Jordan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (86,806), 76.1% or 66,059 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 2,774 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.3% or 16,622 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.4% or 686 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Jordan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,180 (56.0%)686 (16.4%)
20 to 24 Years7,152 (87.7%)579 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years7,420 (89.1%)215 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years7,539 (83.4%)332 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years16,622 (89.3%)233 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years12,678 (89.1%)456 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years4,591 (83.3%)165 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years3,564 (68.3%)29 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,126 (29.1%)60 (2.8%)
75 Years and over191 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total66,059 (76.1%)2,774 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Jordan

According to labor force statistics for West Jordan, 86.0% of individuals (52,408) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (60,939) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 1,415 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.1% or 15,935 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 214 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Jordan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,401 (71.5%)300 (6.3%)
High School Diploma14,099 (85.8%)493 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree18,986 (85.3%)579 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher15,935 (91.1%)315 (1.8%)
Total52,408 (86.0%)1,645 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Jordan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Jordan are Management (6,526 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (5,078 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (4,974 | 7.9%), Business & Financial (3,575 | 5.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (3,347 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Jordan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Jordan, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.4%), Health Technologists (75.0%), and Community & Social Service (72.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Jordan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,630 (55.6%)2,896 (44.4%)
Business & Financial1,838 (51.4%)1,737 (48.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,815 (76.7%)1,159 (23.3%)
Computers & Mathematics2,518 (75.2%)829 (24.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,068 (88.6%)137 (11.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science229 (54.3%)193 (45.7%)
Community & Social Service 1,421 (28.0%)3,657 (72.0%)
Education, Arts & Media301 (37.5%)501 (62.5%)
Legal Services & Support60 (31.2%)132 (68.8%)
Education Instruction & Library585 (18.6%)2,558 (81.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment475 (50.5%)466 (49.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating988 (33.7%)1,942 (66.3%)
Health Technologists477 (25.0%)1,429 (75.0%)
Total (Category)11,692 (50.6%)11,391 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)35,075 (55.5%)28,134 (44.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Jordan are Food Preparation & Serving (2,397 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,850 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,672 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (1,569 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (1,448 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in West Jordan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Jordan, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.0%), Security & Protection (88.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (85.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (73.9%), Personal Care & Service (71.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Jordan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support409 (26.1%)1,160 (73.9%)
Security & Protection1,283 (88.6%)165 (11.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention714 (85.4%)122 (14.6%)
Law Enforcement569 (93.0%)43 (7.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving977 (40.8%)1,420 (59.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,163 (69.6%)509 (30.4%)
Personal Care & Service523 (28.3%)1,327 (71.7%)
Total (Category)4,355 (48.7%)4,581 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)35,075 (55.5%)28,134 (44.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Jordan are Office & Administration (9,487 | 15.0%), and Sales & Related (6,003 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Jordan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Jordan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,442 (57.3%)2,561 (42.7%)
Office & Administration2,683 (28.3%)6,804 (71.7%)
Total (Category)6,125 (39.5%)9,365 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)35,075 (55.5%)28,134 (44.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Jordan are Construction & Extraction (3,748 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,400 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Jordan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Jordan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction3,687 (98.4%)61 (1.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,364 (98.5%)36 (1.5%)
Total (Category)6,051 (98.1%)115 (1.9%)
Total (Overall)35,075 (55.5%)28,134 (44.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Jordan are Production (3,962 | 6.3%), Material Moving (2,846 | 4.5%), and Transportation (2,726 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Jordan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Jordan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,522 (63.6%)1,440 (36.3%)
Transportation2,394 (87.8%)332 (12.2%)
Material Moving1,936 (68.0%)910 (32.0%)
Total (Category)6,852 (71.9%)2,682 (28.1%)
Total (Overall)35,075 (55.5%)28,134 (44.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Jordan

Employment Industries in West Jordan

The major employment industries in West Jordan include Retail Trade (7,460 | 11.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,299 | 11.6%), Manufacturing (6,813 | 10.8%), Educational Services (5,599 | 8.9%), and Construction (5,357 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in West Jordan

Employment Industries by Sex in West Jordan

The West Jordan industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.6%), Enterprise Management (91.3%), and Construction (90.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (79.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (68.9%), and Finance & Insurance (58.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Jordan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting118 (72.4%)45 (27.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction278 (94.6%)16 (5.4%)
Construction4,867 (90.8%)490 (9.1%)
Manufacturing4,684 (68.8%)2,129 (31.2%)
Wholesale Trade1,325 (73.2%)486 (26.8%)
Retail Trade3,992 (53.5%)3,468 (46.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,994 (73.0%)1,110 (27.1%)
Utilities281 (71.9%)110 (28.1%)
Information959 (66.9%)475 (33.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,893 (41.6%)2,661 (58.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing670 (47.4%)742 (52.5%)
Professional & Scientific2,481 (59.1%)1,714 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management115 (91.3%)11 (8.7%)
Administrative & Support1,443 (61.7%)895 (38.3%)
Educational Services1,143 (20.4%)4,456 (79.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,267 (31.1%)5,032 (68.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation551 (65.9%)285 (34.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,479 (42.6%)1,993 (57.4%)
Public Administration1,726 (68.8%)783 (31.2%)
Total35,075 (55.5%)28,134 (44.5%)

Education in West Jordan

School Enrollment in West Jordan

The most common levels of schooling among the 34,856 students in West Jordan are high school (9,039 | 25.9%), middle school (8,754 | 25.1%), and elementary school (7,340 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in West Jordan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,4174.1%
Kindergarten1,5414.4%
Elementary School7,34021.1%
Middle School8,75425.1%
High School9,03925.9%
College / Undergraduate5,46015.7%
Graduate / Professional1,3053.7%
Total34,856100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Jordan

Out of a total of 34,856 students who are enrolled in schools in West Jordan, 3,172 (9.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 31,684 (90.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 367 (35.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,306 (96.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Jordan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds670 (64.6%)367 (35.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,677 (91.5%)713 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,824 (95.8%)473 (4.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,350 (95.8%)235 (4.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,306 (96.0%)95 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,214 (83.7%)432 (16.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,175 (69.5%)515 (30.5%)
35 Years and over1,455 (80.4%)355 (19.6%)
Total31,684 (90.9%)3,172 (9.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Jordan

Business (4,842 | 22.8%), education (2,566 | 12.1%), science & technology (2,546 | 12.0%), social sciences (1,583 | 7.4%), and engineering (1,521 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 21,280 individuals in West Jordan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Jordan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,1835.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6843.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4462.1%
Psychology8814.1%
Social Sciences1,5837.4%
Engineering1,5217.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies5772.7%
Science & Technology2,54612.0%
Business4,84222.8%
Education2,56612.1%
Literature & Languages8874.2%
Liberal Arts & History4902.3%
Visual & Performing Arts6293.0%
Communications9664.5%
Arts & Humanities1,4797.0%
Total21,280100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Jordan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Jordan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Jordan are males with 2 vehicles (13,479, accounting for 38.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,002, making up 48.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Jordan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle432 (1.3%)591 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle3,179 (9.2%)2,973 (10.8%)
2 Vehicles13,479 (38.9%)10,002 (36.3%)
3 Vehicles8,910 (25.7%)7,118 (25.9%)
4 Vehicles5,617 (16.2%)4,529 (16.5%)
5 or more Vehicles3,062 (8.8%)2,323 (8.4%)
Total34,679 (100.0%)27,536 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Jordan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Jordan are 20 to 24 minutes (11,222 commuters, 21.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (9,945 commuters, 18.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (7,968 commuters, 15.1%).
Commute Time in West Jordan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9841.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3,5476.7%
10 to 14 Minutes5,70910.8%
15 to 19 Minutes7,96815.1%
20 to 24 Minutes11,22221.2%
25 to 29 Minutes5,57110.5%
30 to 34 Minutes9,94518.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2322.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,7283.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2,8665.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,2512.4%
90 or more Minutes8901.7%

Commute Time by Sex in West Jordan

The most common commute times in West Jordan are 20 to 24 minutes (6,576 commuters, 21.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (4,646 commuters, 20.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Jordan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes429 (1.4%)555 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,568 (5.2%)1,979 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,023 (10.0%)2,686 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,364 (14.4%)3,604 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,576 (21.7%)4,646 (20.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,378 (11.2%)2,193 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,095 (20.1%)3,850 (17.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes680 (2.2%)552 (2.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes998 (3.3%)730 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,674 (5.5%)1,192 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes860 (2.8%)391 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes615 (2.0%)275 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Jordan

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Jordan are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,909, 12.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,198, 14.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Jordan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,550 (8.4%)903 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,048 (3.5%)535 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,778 (5.9%)975 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,180 (10.5%)1,324 (5.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3,758 (12.4%)1,377 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,909 (12.9%)3,198 (14.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,252 (10.7%)2,759 (12.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,747 (9.1%)2,954 (13.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,863 (6.2%)2,008 (8.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,659 (5.5%)2,237 (9.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM504 (1.7%)712 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM234 (0.8%)152 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,772 (5.9%)1,810 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,006 (6.6%)1,709 (7.5%)
Total30,260 (100.0%)22,653 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Jordan

Occupancy by Ownership in West Jordan

Of the total 35,976 dwellings in West Jordan, owner-occupied units account for 27,836 (77.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,140 (22.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Jordan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27,83677.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,14022.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units35,976100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Jordan

Occupancy by Household Size in West Jordan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,30914.8%
2-Person Household10,10228.1%
3-Person Household7,04519.6%
4+ Person Household13,52037.6%
Total Housing Units35,976100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Jordan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Jordan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,287 (61.9%)2,022 (38.1%)
2-Person Household7,696 (76.2%)2,406 (23.8%)
3-Person Household5,428 (77.0%)1,617 (23.0%)
4+ Person Household11,425 (84.5%)2,095 (15.5%)
Total Housing Units27,836 (77.4%)8,140 (22.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Jordan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Jordan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,123 (59.6%)760 (40.4%)
High School Diploma5,921 (71.0%)2,424 (29.0%)
College/Associate Degree11,087 (76.1%)3,488 (23.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,705 (86.9%)1,468 (13.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Jordan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Jordan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,32823.2%
35 to 44 Years8,61823.9%
45 to 54 Years7,14019.9%
55 to 64 Years6,10517.0%
65 to 74 Years4,13411.5%
75 to 84 Years1,3543.8%
85 Years and Over2970.8%
Total35,976100.0%

Housing Finances in West Jordan

Median Income by Occupancy in West Jordan

Median Income by Occupancy in West Jordan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied27,836 (77.4%)$113,508
Renter-Occupied8,140 (22.6%)$55,288
Average35,976 (100.0%)$99,002

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Jordan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Jordan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000129 (0.5%)272 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999108 (0.4%)123 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999327 (1.2%)362 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999252 (0.9%)229 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999370 (1.3%)279 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999697 (2.5%)618 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,450 (5.2%)1,904 (23.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,647 (13.1%)1,440 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,910 (17.6%)1,105 (13.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,389 (30.1%)1,326 (16.3%)
$150,000 or more7,557 (27.2%)482 (5.9%)
Total27,836 (100.0%)8,140 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Jordan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Jordan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300351 (1.3%)19 (0.2%)
$300 to $4992,328 (8.4%)65 (0.8%)
$500 to $7993,151 (11.3%)333 (4.1%)
$800 to $999764 (2.7%)330 (4.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,548 (16.3%)3,317 (40.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,312 (26.3%)2,922 (35.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,895 (21.2%)828 (10.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,334 (8.4%)125 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more1,153 (4.1%)36 (0.4%)
Total27,836 (100.0%)8,140 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Jordan

Housing Structures in West Jordan

Housing Structures in West Jordan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26,26873.0%
Single Unit, Attached3,4149.5%
2 Unit Apartments2000.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6081.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5821.6%
10 or more Apartments4,16011.6%
Mobile Home / Other7442.1%
Total35,976100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Jordan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Jordan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached24,346 (92.7%)1,922 (7.3%)
Single Unit, Attached2,344 (68.7%)1,070 (31.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)200 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments345 (56.7%)263 (43.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments94 (16.2%)488 (83.9%)
10 or more Apartments118 (2.8%)4,042 (97.2%)
Mobile Home / Other589 (79.2%)155 (20.8%)
Total27,836 (77.4%)8,140 (22.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Jordan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Jordan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)161 (2.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms182 (0.6%)1,872 (23.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,979 (14.3%)3,416 (42.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,696 (27.7%)1,450 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms15,979 (57.4%)1,241 (15.2%)
Total27,836 (100.0%)8,140 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Jordan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Jordan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25,012 (89.8%)6,473 (79.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas342 (1.2%)106 (1.3%)
Electricity2,279 (8.2%)1,483 (18.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels171 (0.6%)30 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used32 (0.1%)48 (0.6%)
Total27,836 (100.0%)8,140 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Jordan

Household Vehicle Usage in West Jordan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle555 (2.0%)454 (5.6%)
1 Vehicle4,118 (14.8%)2,807 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles11,215 (40.3%)3,748 (46.0%)
3 or more Vehicles11,948 (42.9%)1,131 (13.9%)
Total27,836 (100.0%)8,140 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Jordan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Jordan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,06621,770
Median Property Value$383,400$419,600
Median Household Income$88,417$6,471
Monthly Housing Costs$525$1,144
Real Estate Taxes$2,309$628

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Jordan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Jordan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000186 (3.1%)204 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999138 (2.3%)122 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,252 (20.6%)3,063 (14.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,134 (51.7%)12,454 (57.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,063 (17.5%)5,116 (23.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999199 (3.3%)708 (3.3%)
$1,000,000 or more94 (1.5%)103 (0.5%)
Total6,066 (100.0%)21,770 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Jordan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Jordan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000142 (2.3%)222 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999425 (7.0%)95 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999365 (6.0%)524 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999514 (8.5%)332 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,023 (16.9%)936 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,026 (16.9%)2,624 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,485 (24.5%)3,884 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more1,086 (17.9%)6,904 (31.7%)
Total6,066 (100.0%)21,770 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Jordan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Jordan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x706 (11.6%)120,733 (554.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,048 (17.3%)2,191 (10.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,026 (16.9%)5,337 (24.5%)
4.0x or more3,233 (53.3%)5,298 (24.3%)
Total6,066 (100.0%)21,770 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Jordan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Jordan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800337 (5.6%)20 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499572 (9.4%)565 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,4995,031 (82.9%)2,227 (10.2%)
Total6,066 (100.0%)21,770 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Jordan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Jordan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Jordan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,225 (92.3%)681 (7.6%)
6 to 18 Years24,887 (93.7%)1,669 (6.3%)
19 to 25 Years9,219 (83.7%)1,798 (16.3%)
26 to 34 Years13,871 (87.8%)1,920 (12.2%)
35 to 44 Years16,939 (91.1%)1,654 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years12,925 (91.0%)1,271 (8.9%)
55 to 64 Years10,056 (93.9%)656 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years7,140 (98.3%)123 (1.7%)
75 Years and older2,874 (99.6%)12 (0.4%)
Total106,136 (91.6%)9,784 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Jordan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Jordan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,225 (92.3%)681 (7.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen24,887 (93.7%)1,669 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,219 (83.7%)1,798 (16.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Jordan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Jordan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,043 (81.6%)910 (18.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9998,965 (79.4%)2,319 (20.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,908 (89.0%)1,710 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,641 (92.5%)1,356 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over62,338 (94.7%)3,488 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Jordan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Jordan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,541 (17.3%)6,911 (77.6%)
6 to 18 Years3,780 (14.2%)21,698 (81.7%)
19 to 25 Years424 (3.8%)8,982 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,327 (8.4%)12,867 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,181 (6.4%)16,117 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years769 (5.4%)12,481 (87.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,182 (11.0%)9,281 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,512 (89.7%)3,726 (51.3%)
75 Years and over2,853 (98.9%)1,408 (48.8%)
Total19,569 (16.9%)93,471 (80.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Jordan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Jordan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years167 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years722 (5.4%)556 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years908 (6.0%)666 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,812 (8.0%)1,852 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years660 (19.4%)723 (18.7%)
75 Years and over499 (40.7%)722 (43.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Jordan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Jordan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years36 (0.3%)93 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years60 (0.4%)12 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years551 (2.5%)142 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years321 (9.5%)163 (4.2%)
75 Years and over309 (25.2%)243 (14.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Jordan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years167 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years66 (0.5%)30 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years198 (1.3%)194 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years315 (1.4%)370 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years103 (3.0%)93 (2.4%)
75 Years and over120 (9.8%)44 (2.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Jordan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years538 (4.1%)423 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years592 (3.9%)376 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years899 (4.0%)760 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years133 (3.9%)173 (4.5%)
75 Years and over49 (4.0%)222 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Jordan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years41 (0.3%)86 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years98 (0.6%)200 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years561 (2.5%)863 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years294 (8.6%)519 (13.4%)
75 Years and over282 (23.0%)547 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Jordan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years138 (1.0%)46 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years50 (0.3%)164 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years162 (0.7%)284 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years87 (2.6%)123 (3.2%)
75 Years and over75 (6.1%)391 (23.5%)

Technology Access in West Jordan

Computing Device Access in West Jordan

Computing Device Access in West Jordan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop32,38390.0%
Smartphone34,25995.2%
Tablet26,83374.6%
No Computing Device5051.4%
Total35,976100.0%

Internet Access in West Jordan

Internet Access in West Jordan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1400.4%
Broadband Home30,08783.6%
Cellular Data Only3,3109.2%
Satellite Internet2,5307.0%
No Internet1,2483.5%
Total35,976100.0%

West Jordan Summary

History

West Jordan is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is a suburb of Salt Lake City and was first settled in 1848 by Mormon pioneers. The city was originally named after the Jordan River, which runs through the area. The city was incorporated in 1938 and has since grown to become the fourth largest city in the state of Utah.
West Jordan has a rich history that dates back to the early days of the Mormon pioneers. The first settlers in the area were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who were sent to the area to establish a settlement. The first settlers arrived in 1848 and named the area after the Jordan River, which runs through the area. The settlers built a fort and began to farm the land.
The city was officially incorporated in 1938 and has since grown to become the fourth largest city in the state of Utah. The city has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with the population increasing by over 50% since 2000.

Geography

West Jordan is located in the Salt Lake Valley in northern Utah. The city is bordered by the cities of South Jordan to the north, Taylorsville to the east, and West Valley City to the south. The city is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet above sea level and covers an area of approximately 30 square miles.
The city is located in a semi-arid climate zone, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures ranging from the low 30s in the winter to the high 90s in the summer.

Economy

West Jordan is a major economic center in the Salt Lake Valley. The city is home to several large employers, including the Jordan School District, Intermountain Healthcare, and the University of Utah. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several large shopping centers and malls located in the city.
The city is also home to several major industrial parks, including the West Jordan Industrial Park and the Jordan Industrial Park. These parks are home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution companies.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, West Jordan had a population of 111,717. The city has a population density of 3,717 people per square mile. The median age of the population is 30.7 years, with a gender ratio of 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The racial makeup of the city is predominantly white (77.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.2%), Asian (3.7%), African American (2.3%), and Native American (0.7%). The city has a median household income of $63,945 and a poverty rate of 8.3%.

Conclusion

West Jordan is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is a suburb of Salt Lake City and was first settled in 1848 by Mormon pioneers. The city has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with the population increasing by over 50% since 2000. West Jordan is a major economic center in the Salt Lake Valley, with several large employers and a thriving retail sector. The city has a population of 111,717, with a median age of 30.7 years and a median household income of $63,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Jordan?
Total Population of West Jordan is 116,383.
What is the Total Male Population of West Jordan?
Total Male Population of West Jordan is 60,125.
What is the Total Female Population of West Jordan?
Total Female Population of West Jordan is 56,258.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Jordan?
There are 106.87 Males per 100 Females in West Jordan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Jordan?
There are 93.57 Females per 100 Males in West Jordan.
What is the Median Population Age in West Jordan?
Median Population Age in West Jordan is 32.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Jordan
Average Family Size in West Jordan is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Jordan
Average Household Size in West Jordan is 3.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Jordan?
Per Capita income in West Jordan is $34,765.
What is the Median Family Income in West Jordan?
Median Family Income in West Jordan is $106,097.
What is the Median Household income in West Jordan?
Median Household Income in West Jordan is $99,002.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Jordan?
Income or Wage Gap in West Jordan is 36.8%.
Women in West Jordan earn 63.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in West Jordan?
Family Income Deficit in West Jordan is $11,838.
Families that are below poverty line in West Jordan earn $11,838 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Jordan?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Jordan is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Jordan?
There are 66,059 People in the Labor Forcein in West Jordan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Jordan?
76.1% of People are in the Labor Force in West Jordan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Jordan?
Unemployment Rate in West Jordan is 4.2%.