West Jordan, UT Demographics
A map of West Jordan's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 77,760 | 66.5% |
Hispanic | 26,048 | 22.3% |
Multiracial | 4,455 | 3.8% |
Asian | 3,761 | 3.2% |
Native American/Other | 3,574 | 3.1% |
Black | 1,363 | 1.2% |
West Jordan, Utah had a population of 116,961 in 2020. It was 66.5% White, 1.2% Black, 3.2% Asian, 22.3% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Jordan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is the 3rd most populous. 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's White Population
77,760 residents of West Jordan identify as White, or 66.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Jordan slightly less than the White share of the population of Utah (75.4% White). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is ranked #302 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Jordan is more White than neighboring Kearns (47.2% White), Taylorsville (62% White), and West Valley City (43.5% White). West Jordan is less White than neighboring South Jordan (79.3% White), and Riverton (84.5% White).
West Jordan's Black Population
1,363 residents of West Jordan identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Jordan roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Utah (1.1% Black). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is ranked #24 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Jordan is more Black than neighboring South Jordan (0.9% Black), and Riverton (0.6% Black). West Jordan is less Black than neighboring Kearns (1.3% Black), Taylorsville (2.3% Black), and West Valley City (2.7% Black).
West Jordan's Asian Population
3,761 residents of West Jordan identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Jordan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Utah (2.4% Asian). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is ranked #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Jordan is more Asian than neighboring Kearns (2% Asian), and Riverton (2.3% Asian). West Jordan is less Asian than neighboring South Jordan (5.2% Asian), Taylorsville (4.5% Asian), and West Valley City (5.6% Asian).
West Jordan's Hispanic Population
26,048 residents of West Jordan identify as Hispanic, or 22.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Jordan slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Utah (15.1% Hispanic). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Jordan is more Hispanic than neighboring South Jordan (9% Hispanic), and Riverton (7.9% Hispanic). West Jordan is less Hispanic than neighboring Kearns (42.3% Hispanic), Taylorsville (23.7% Hispanic), and West Valley City (39.4% Hispanic).
West Jordan's Native American/Other Population
3,574 residents of West Jordan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Jordan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Utah (2.4% Native American/Other). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is ranked #39 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Jordan is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Jordan (1.8% Native American/Other), and Riverton (1.4% Native American/Other). West Jordan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kearns (4.1% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (3.8% Native American/Other), and West Valley City (5.7% Native American/Other).
West Jordan's Multiracial Population
4,455 residents of West Jordan identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Jordan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Utah (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Jordan is ranked #70 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Jordan is more Multiracial than neighboring Kearns (3% Multiracial), West Valley City (3.1% Multiracial), and Riverton (3.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.