West Jordan, UT Demographics

A map of West Jordan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	73,724	77,760	63.2%	66.5%
Hispanic	29,645	26,048	25.4%	22.3%
Multiracial	6,016	4,455	5.2%	3.8%
Asian	3,913	3,761	3.4%	3.2%
Native American/Other	1,949	3,574	1.7%	3.1%
Black	1,445	1,363	1.2%	1.2%

West Jordan, Utah has an estimated population of 116,692, a less than 1% change from the 116,961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 25.4% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Jordan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Jordan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 West Jordan, that probability was 50.5% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Jordan is ranked the 3rd 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). West Jordan was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Jordan's White Population

73,724 residents of West Jordan, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Jordan is considerably lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. West Jordan ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jordan's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of West Jordan's population has decreased from 66.5% to 63.2%.

West Jordan is more White than neighboring Kearns metro township (45.5% White), Taylorsville (60.4% White), and West Valley City (40.3% White). West Jordan is less White than neighboring South Jordan (78.4% White), and Riverton (82.1% White).

West Jordan's Black Population

1,445 residents of West Jordan, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. West Jordan ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jordan's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of West Jordan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

West Jordan is more Black than neighboring South Jordan (1.1% Black), and Riverton (0.3% Black). West Jordan is less Black than neighboring Kearns metro township (1.8% Black), Taylorsville (2.3% Black), and West Valley City (2.3% Black).

West Jordan's Asian Population

3,913 residents of West Jordan, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. West Jordan ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jordan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Asian residents' share of West Jordan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

West Jordan is more Asian than neighboring Kearns metro township (1.5% Asian), and Riverton (2% Asian). West Jordan is less Asian than neighboring South Jordan (4.9% Asian), Taylorsville (5.1% Asian), and West Valley City (5.3% Asian).

West Jordan's Hispanic Population

29,645 residents of West Jordan, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Jordan is higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. West Jordan ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jordan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Jordan's population has increased from 22.3% to 25.4%.

West Jordan is more Hispanic than neighboring South Jordan (9.9% Hispanic), and Riverton (10.5% Hispanic). West Jordan is less Hispanic than neighboring Kearns metro township (42.4% Hispanic), Taylorsville (26.1% Hispanic), and West Valley City (43.3% Hispanic).

West Jordan's Native American/Other Population

1,949 residents of West Jordan, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Jordan ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jordan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Jordan's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.7%.

West Jordan is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Jordan (0.9% Native American/Other). West Jordan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kearns metro township (5.1% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (2.4% Native American/Other), West Valley City (5.5% Native American/Other), and Riverton (1.9% Native American/Other).

West Jordan's Multiracial Population

6,016 residents of West Jordan, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Jordan is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. West Jordan ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jordan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Jordan's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.2%.

West Jordan is more Multiracial than neighboring Kearns metro township (3.7% Multiracial), South Jordan (4.7% Multiracial), Taylorsville (3.6% Multiracial), West Valley City (3.1% Multiracial), and Riverton (3.2% 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.