City · Utah
South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan, city, in Salt Lake County, Utah. South Jordan had 87,614 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 77,487 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 82,686 (±49). GEOID 4970850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
87,614
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 77,487 · ACS 2020-2024: 82,686 ±49
Median household income
$134,047
±$7,292 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$650,500
±$11,185 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,991
±$90 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is South Jordan and what county is it in?
South Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 25.8 square miles of land, 3,008 residents per square mile in 2020.
South Jordan is in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in South Jordan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 87,614 people lived in South Jordan on July 1, 2025, up 13.1% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 77,487 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 82,686 (±49).
| Measure | South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 82,686 ±49 | 1,196,523 | +11,488 |
| Households | 26,740 ±697 | 426,245 | +5,907 |
| Average household size | 3.09 ±0.08 | 2.77 | −0.33 |
| Housing units | 27,365 ±698 | 449,662 | +5,720 |
South Jordan's population since 2000
From 29,437 in 2000 to 87,614 in 2025: up 197.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for South Jordan as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in South Jordan?
The median resident of South Jordan is 36.2 years old; 29.3% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.9%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±1.0 | 34.0 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 29.3% ±1.4 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.4% ±1.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% ±1.5 pts | 20.6% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.4% ±2.0 pts | 66.6% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±0.8 pts | 4.2% | +1.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4% ±1.0 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.1% ±1.4 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.6% ±0.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±0.9 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±0.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.9% ±1.8 pts | 39.4% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6% ±1.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4% ±1.5 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in South Jordan earn?
Half of South Jordan's 26,740 households earn less than $134,047 a year (±$7,292), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $128,727 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,047 ±$7,292 | $97,494 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $159,325 ±$5,330 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,766 ±$1,936 | $45,106 | +$3,211 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.4% ±2.8 pts | 8.5% | +3.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±1.1 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in South Jordan?
Owners occupy 81.4% of South Jordan's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $650,500 by its owner (±$11,185). The median renter pays $1,991 a month including utilities, and 35.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $650,500 ±$11,185 | $525,700 | +$151,577 |
| Median gross rent | $1,991 ±$90 | $1,592 | +$246 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.3% ±6.1 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,519 ±$68 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4% ±1.9 pts | 66.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.6% ±1.9 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 27,365 ±698 | 449,662 | +5,720 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±3.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0% ±2.0 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 34.2% ±2.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is South Jordan building?
Builders took permits for 754 new housing units in South Jordan in 2025 (525 in single-family houses), 8.6 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in South Jordan work and get to work?
64.0% of South Jordan's workers drive alone and 23.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | South Jordan | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9% ±1.3 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.8% | +0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 64.0% ±2.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±1.6 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.4% ±1.8 pts | 19.7% | +14.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±0.8 | 22.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in South Jordan?
13 census tracts lie mostly in South Jordan, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $94,430 (Tract 1128.24) to $171,991 (Tract 1130.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1152.10Salt Lake County | 9,924 | $134,363 |
| Tract 1130.22Salt Lake County | 7,809 | $151,771 |
| Tract 1130.10Salt Lake County | 6,914 | $117,582 |
| Tract 1130.23Salt Lake County | 6,712 | $138,198 |
| Tract 1130.12Salt Lake County | 6,549 | $152,753 |
| Tract 1130.08Salt Lake County | 6,391 | $171,991 |
| Tract 1130.21Salt Lake County | 6,345 | $138,849 |
| Tract 1130.11Salt Lake County | 6,314 | $137,614 |
| Tract 1152.11Salt Lake County | 9,866 | $131,141 |
| Tract 1130.24Salt Lake County | 5,257 | $159,107 |
| Tract 1130.07Salt Lake County | 5,236 | $125,909 |
| Tract 1130.25Salt Lake County | 5,173 | $118,196 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in South Jordan) · Census block assignment files
How does South Jordan compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, South Jordan is the 413th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 10th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
South Jordan ranks 19th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 43rd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th | 167 |
| Median household income | 19th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 19th | 167 |
| Median home value | 29th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 21st | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 97th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th | 166 |
| Median age | 53rd | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 76th | 167 |
| Work from home | 26th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 46th | 167 |
South Jordan's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare South Jordan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for South Jordan?
7 of the 57 figures for South Jordan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for South Jordan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in South Jordan.