West Valley City, UT Demographics
A map of West Valley City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 61,004 | 43.5% |
Hispanic | 55,278 | 39.4% |
Native American/Other | 8,008 | 5.7% |
Asian | 7,920 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 4,300 | 3.1% |
Black | 3,720 | 2.7% |
West Valley City, Utah had a population of 140,230 in 2020. It was 43.5% White, 2.7% Black, 5.6% Asian, 39.4% Hispanic, 5.7% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Valley City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 333 places in Utah, West Valley City is the 2nd 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 Valley City's White Population
61,004 residents of West Valley City identify as White, or 43.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Valley City considerably less than the White share of the population of Utah (75.4% White). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Valley City is ranked #316 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Valley City is less White than neighboring Kearns (47.2% White), Taylorsville (62% White), West Jordan (66.5% White), South Salt Lake (52.7% White), and Salt Lake City (63.4% White).
West Valley City's Black Population
3,720 residents of West Valley City identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Valley City roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Utah (1.1% Black). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Valley City is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Valley City is more Black than neighboring Kearns (1.3% Black), Taylorsville (2.3% Black), and West Jordan (1.2% Black). West Valley City is less Black than neighboring South Salt Lake (6% Black).
West Valley City's Asian Population
7,920 residents of West Valley City identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Valley City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Utah (2.4% Asian). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Valley City is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Valley City is more Asian than neighboring Kearns (2% Asian), Taylorsville (4.5% Asian), West Jordan (3.2% Asian), and Salt Lake City (5.4% Asian). West Valley City is less Asian than neighboring South Salt Lake (8.4% Asian).
West Valley City's Hispanic Population
55,278 residents of West Valley City identify as Hispanic, or 39.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Valley City considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Utah (15.1% Hispanic). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Valley City is ranked #7 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Valley City is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylorsville (23.7% Hispanic), West Jordan (22.3% Hispanic), South Salt Lake (24.7% Hispanic), and Salt Lake City (20.8% Hispanic). West Valley City is less Hispanic than neighboring Kearns (42.3% Hispanic).
West Valley City's Native American/Other Population
8,008 residents of West Valley City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Valley City 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 Valley City is ranked #22 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Valley City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kearns (4.1% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (3.8% Native American/Other), West Jordan (3.1% Native American/Other), South Salt Lake (3.7% Native American/Other), and Salt Lake City (3.4% Native American/Other).
West Valley City's Multiracial Population
4,300 residents of West Valley City identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Valley City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Utah (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 333 places in Utah, West Valley City is ranked #132 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Valley City is more Multiracial than neighboring Kearns (3% Multiracial). West Valley City is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylorsville (3.8% Multiracial), West Jordan (3.8% Multiracial), South Salt Lake (4.5% Multiracial), and Salt Lake City (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.