South Jordan, UT Demographics

A map of South Jordan's Population by Race

South Jordan, Utah has an estimated population of 82,686, an increase from the 77,487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Jordan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Jordan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Jordan, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Jordan is ranked the 11th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Jordan was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Jordan's White Population

64,836 residents of South Jordan, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Jordan is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. South Jordan ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jordan's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of South Jordan's population has decreased from 79.3% to 78.4%.

South Jordan is more White than neighboring West Jordan (63.2% White), and Kearns metro township (45.5% White). South Jordan is less White than neighboring Riverton (82.1% White), Herriman (79.6% White), and Bluffdale (82.8% White).

South Jordan's Black Population

922 residents of South Jordan, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Jordan ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jordan's Black population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Black residents' share of South Jordan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

South Jordan is more Black than neighboring Riverton (0.3% Black), Herriman (0.8% Black), and Bluffdale (0.6% Black). South Jordan is less Black than neighboring West Jordan (1.2% Black), and Kearns metro township (1.8% Black).

South Jordan's Asian Population

4,067 residents of South Jordan, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Jordan is slightly higher than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. South Jordan ranks 5th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jordan's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of South Jordan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

South Jordan is more Asian than neighboring Riverton (2% Asian), West Jordan (3.4% Asian), Herriman (2% Asian), Bluffdale (0.7% Asian), and Kearns metro township (1.5% Asian).

South Jordan's Hispanic Population

8,210 residents of South Jordan, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Jordan is lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Jordan ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jordan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Jordan's population has increased from 9.0% to 9.9%.

South Jordan is more Hispanic than neighboring Bluffdale (9.1% Hispanic). South Jordan is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverton (10.5% Hispanic), West Jordan (25.4% Hispanic), Herriman (12.2% Hispanic), and Kearns metro township (42.4% Hispanic).

South Jordan's Native American/Other Population

737 residents of South Jordan, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Jordan ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jordan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Jordan's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%.

South Jordan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Herriman (0.8% Native American/Other). South Jordan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverton (1.9% Native American/Other), West Jordan (1.7% Native American/Other), Bluffdale (1.6% Native American/Other), and Kearns metro township (5.1% Native American/Other).

South Jordan's Multiracial Population

3,914 residents of South Jordan, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. South Jordan ranks 74th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Jordan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Jordan's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.7%.

South Jordan is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverton (3.2% Multiracial), Herriman (4.6% Multiracial), and Kearns metro township (3.7% Multiracial). South Jordan is less Multiracial than neighboring West Jordan (5.2% Multiracial), and Bluffdale (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.