Demographics & People — West Valley City, Utah
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 137,955 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~139,600 |
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| Median Age | 31.2 |
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| Total Households | 38,855 |
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| Family Households | 30,834 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5669 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68,925 |
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| Black or African American | 3,649 |
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| Asian | 6,794 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 58,607 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 67,962 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 57,564 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 46,807 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 24,165 |
| English | 19,794 |
| German | 9,027 |
| Irish | 5,069 |
| Danish | 4,553 |
| American | 4,219 |
| Hispanic: South American | 3,400 |
Language
| English Only | 73,823 |
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| Spanish | 40,882 |
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| Population 5+ | 126,934 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,946 |
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| Population 18+ | 95,457 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Valley City, Utah.
