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West Valley City

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 2026 population of 137,218. West Valley City is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 139,995 in 2020.

The median household income in West Valley City is $92,209 with a poverty rate of 9.92%. The median age in West Valley City is 31.2 years: 30.8 years for males, and 31.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males.

137.2K
Total Population
3,830
Density (mi²)
-463 -0.34%
Growth

West Valley City Population

West Valley City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026137,218-463-0.34%
2025137,681-463-0.34%
2024138,1445520.4%
2023137,5922140.16%
2022137,378-1,750-1.26%
2021139,128-1,110-0.79%
2020139,9954,9993.7%
2019134,996-1,002-0.74%
2018135,998-391-0.29%
2017136,389-421-0.31%
2016136,8108630.63%
2015135,9471,4811.1%
2014134,4666950.52%
2013133,7711,2920.98%
2012132,4791,4391.1%
2011131,0401,3861.07%
2010129,6541740.13%
2000108,89621,92025.2%
199086,97614,59820.17%
198072,37800%

Median Age

Overall: 31.2 years
Female: 31.6 years
Male: 30.8 years

West Valley City Adults

There are 96,888 adults, (12,510 of whom are seniors) in West Valley City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 68,039 (49.1%)
Male: 70,398 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Valley City includes 45.49% White, 26.43% other race, 5.46% Asian, 4.55% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White62,98045.49%
Other race36,59226.43%
Two or more races18,97013.7%
Asian7,5555.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6,2994.55%
Black or African American3,3112.39%
Native American2,7301.97%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race36,23426.17%
Two or more races14,65910.59%
White7,1245.15%
Native American1,7171.24%
Asian1720.12%
Black or African American860.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White55,85640.35%
Asian7,3835.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6,2994.55%
Two or more races4,3113.11%
Black or African American3,2252.33%
Native American1,0130.73%
Other race3580.26%

West Valley City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Valley City 's average per capita income is $46,532. Household income levels show a median of $92,209. The poverty rate stands at 9.92%.

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$108,785$121,285
Families$98,034$109,442
Households$92,209$104,272
Non Families$49,503$62,613

$46,532

Average Income

$92,209

Median Household Income

9.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)