Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in West Jordan, UT

The map below shows majority race by area in West Jordan, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on West Jordan racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

West Jordan, UT map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in West Jordan overall is white, making up 69.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 21.5%. There are more white people in the southeast areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in West Jordan
Race
West Jordan, UT Population
White
69.1%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
1.1%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.4%
Other
5.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
West Jordan, UT Population
White
69.1%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
1.1%
Asian
2.5%
Native American
0.4%
Other
5.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for West Jordan, UT

The map below shows diversity in West Jordan. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.

West Jordan, UT map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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West Jordan Diversity Score

86

With a diversity score of 86 out of 100, West Jordan is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within West Jordan's proper boundaries is to the northwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the southeast parts of West Jordan.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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