West Valley City

County:: Salt Lake County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 35.827
State:: Utah

West Valley City is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah. West Valley City has a 2025 population of 130,801. West Valley City is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -6.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 139,973 in 2020.

The average household income in West Valley City is $99,875 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in West Valley City is 30.3 years: 29.8 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Valley City includes 49.96% White, 25.26% other race, 4.92% Asian, 4.15% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Native American

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	68,925	49.96%
Other race	34,848	25.26%
Two or more races	15,748	11.42%
Asian	6,794	4.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	5,722	4.15%
Black or African American	3,649	2.65%
Native American	2,269	1.64%

West Valley City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Valley City's average per capita income is $45,152. Household income levels show a median of $88,604. The poverty rate stands at 11.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$107,139	$117,284
Families	$95,876	$105,340
Households	$88,604	$99,875
Non Families	$48,862	$59,620

$45,152

Average Income

$88,604

Median Household Income

11.83%

Poverty Rate