West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah
West Valley City: City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
About
West Valley City is a city located in the county of Salt Lake in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 129,480 and a population density of 1,408 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 135,248 inhabitants.
The city was created 43 years ago in 1979.
Quick Facts about West Valley City
| Population : | 135,248 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Utah (United States) |
| County : | Salt Lake County |
| Area : | 91.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 4,304 feet / 1312 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1980 (43 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:46:43 (29th May 2023) |
| Postal code : | 84119 |
| Density : | 1,470 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 4.26% (2010-2019) |
Geography
West Valley City is located at 40°41'30"N 112°0'4"W (40.6916100, -112.0010500). It has 2 neighbors: Salt Lake City and West Jordan.
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Official website of West Valley City
West Valley City has 2 neighbours.
- Salt Lake City city in and county seat of Salt Lake County, Utah, United States and the capital of Utah
- West Jordan city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Demographics
The population of West Valley City increased by 4.26% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 129,480 | - | census |
| 2011 | 131,031 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 132,463 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 133,744 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 134,431 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 135,903 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 136,741 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 136,334 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 135,982 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 135,248 | -0.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,119 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,674 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,460 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,526 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.9% |
| White only, percent : | 45.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 50.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 40.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 423 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
West Valley City zip code is 84119.
County name: Salt Lake, County
fips: 49035
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,190 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $345 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $695 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,469 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,106 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 288,003 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $32,896 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,122 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,744 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,113 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 607 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 341 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 336 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 649 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 800 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,329.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.41 |
People born in West Valley City (9)
People born in West Valley City, including politician Norman H. Bangerter, mayor Brent F. Anderson, ice hockey player D.J. Jelitto, .
List
- Justin Utley (American singer/songwriter)
- Daniel Thatcher (American politician)
- Aimee Winder Newton (American politician) she was born in 10/05/1974
- William T. Barton (American politician) he was born in 18/02/1933
- Tommy Ahlquist (American physician) he was born in 25/01/1968
- Matthew Brown (American wrestler) he was born in 29/05/1990
Schools in West Valley City
College & universities near West Valley City, UT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 489247 | American Beauty Academy-West Valley Campus | West Valley City (UT) | 84119 |
| 230746 | Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84123 |
| 481100 | Top Nails & Hair Beauty School | Taylorsville (UT) | 84118-0000 |
| 438151 | Stevens-Henager College | Murray (UT) | 84123-5671 |
| 406486 | Myotherapy College of Utah | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Valley City, UT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 340 South 600 West | RAIL |
| SLB | Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub | 300 South 600 West | BUS |
| PRO | Provo | 300 West 600 South | RAIL |
| OGD | Ogden, Utah | 2393 Wall Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near West Valley City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley Post Office | West Valley City (UT) | 84120 |
| Kearn Post Office | Taylorsville (UT) | 84129 |
| Salt Lake City Post Office | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84199 |
| Magna Post Office | Magna (UT) | 84044 |
| South Salt Lak Post Office | Salt Lake City (UT) | 84115 |
Other cities in Salt Lake County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Salt Lake County , UT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 200,567 | City in and county seat of Salt Lake County, Utah, United States and the capital of Utah |
| West Jordan | 116,530 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Sandy | 94,871 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 | City in United States of America |
| South Jordan | 78,503 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Millcreek | 60,507 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Taylorsville | 59,402 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Herriman | 55,756 | City in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Draper | 48,963 | City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States |
| Murray | 48,355 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Riverton | 44,369 | City in Freemont County, Wyoming |
| South Jordan Heights | 37,141 | City in United States of America |
| Kearns | 35,731 | Census-designated place in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Midvale | 34,434 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Cottonwood Heights | 33,327 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Holladay | 29,885 | City in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Valley City distances to largest Utah cities
