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West Valley City, Utah
West Valley City, city, in Salt Lake County, Utah. West Valley City had 137,491 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 140,230 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 138,437 (±67). GEOID 4983470.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
137,491
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 140,230 · ACS 2020-2024: 138,437 ±67
Median household income
$92,209
±$3,041 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$419,100
±$6,142 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,504
±$53 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is West Valley City and what county is it in?
West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah. It covers 35.8 square miles of land, 3,914 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Valley City 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 West Valley City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 137,491 people lived in West Valley City on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while Utah grew 8.2%. The 2020 Census counted 140,230 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 138,437 (±67).
| Measure | West Valley City | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 138,437 ±67 | 1,196,523 | +2,428 |
| Households | 39,617 ±1,040 | 426,245 | +1,926 |
| Average household size | 3.49 ±0.09 | 2.77 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 41,433 ±1,114 | 449,662 | +2,232 |
West Valley City's population since 2000
From 108,896 in 2000 to 137,491 in 2025: up 26.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West Valley City 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 West Valley City?
The median resident of West Valley City is 31.2 years old; 30.0% are under 18 and 9.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.3%. 24.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Valley City | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 ±0.6 | 34.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.0% ±1.2 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.0% ±0.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±1.3 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.3% ±2.1 pts | 20.6% | +5.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.3% ±1.9 pts | 66.6% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.1% ±1.5 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.8% ±2.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.2% ±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±0.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.7% ±1.7 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±1.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±1.1 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.0% ±0.5 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±1.3 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±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 West Valley City earn?
Half of West Valley City's 39,617 households earn less than $92,209 a year (±$3,041), against $97,494 in Salt Lake County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 the median was $81,647 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,562 after inflation. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Valley City | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,209 ±$3,041 | $97,494 | +$10,562 |
| Mean household income | $104,272 ±$2,540 | $124,982 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,104 ±$961 | $45,106 | +$2,305 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% ±1.4 pts | 8.1% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8% ±2.9 pts | 8.5% | −4.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±0.5 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±1.0 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 West Valley City?
Owners occupy 72.1% of West Valley City's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $419,100 by its owner (±$6,142). The median renter pays $1,504 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Valley City | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $419,100 ±$6,142 | $525,700 | +$148,963 |
| Median gross rent | $1,504 ±$53 | $1,592 | +$118 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3% ±4.3 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,858 ±$36 | $2,124 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1% ±1.7 pts | 66.1% | +3.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.9% ±1.7 pts | 33.9% | – |
| Housing units | 41,433 ±1,114 | 449,662 | +2,232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.8% ±1.6 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.7% ±1.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±0.9 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 West Valley City building?
Builders took permits for 133 new housing units in West Valley City in 2025 (64 in single-family houses), 1.0 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 West Valley City work and get to work?
69.8% of West Valley City's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | West Valley City | Salt Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.1% ±1.1 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8% ±1.6 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±1.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±1.1 pts | 19.7% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±0.7 | 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 West Valley City?
27 census tracts lie mostly in West Valley City, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,743 (Tract 1133.13) to $141,667 (Tract 1135.41).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1134.14Salt Lake County | 8,352 | $123,016 |
| Tract 1133.07Salt Lake County | 7,076 | $74,513 |
| Tract 1134.06Salt Lake County | 6,793 | $68,906 |
| Tract 1135.09Salt Lake County | 6,393 | $63,064 |
| Tract 1135.05Salt Lake County | 6,877 | $95,833 |
| Tract 1134.08Salt Lake County | 6,317 | $104,797 |
| Tract 1134.13Salt Lake County | 6,090 | $95,938 |
| Tract 1134.15Salt Lake County | 5,636 | $99,280 |
| Tract 1134.10Salt Lake County | 5,527 | $85,872 |
| Tract 1135.39Salt Lake County | 5,491 | $123,000 |
| Tract 1133.13Salt Lake County | 5,218 | $62,743 |
| Tract 1134.09Salt Lake County | 5,205 | $110,833 |
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 West Valley City) · Census block assignment files
How does West Valley City compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West Valley City is the 211th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 255 in Utah.
West Valley City ranks 92nd 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 | 2nd | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 132nd | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th | 167 |
| Median household income | 92nd | 165 |
| Per capita income | 131st | 167 |
| Median home value | 107th | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 70th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 44th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 152nd | 166 |
| Median age | 109th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 121st | 167 |
| Work from home | 112th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 79th | 167 |
West Valley City's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare West Valley City 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 West Valley City?
1 of the 57 figures for West Valley City on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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 West Valley City 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 West Valley City.