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West Valley City, Utah Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of West Valley City, Utah is 137,955 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest city in Utah. The median household income is $88,604, the median home value is $377,300, and the median age is 30.3.

The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (129,653 → 138,144).

137,955

Population

3851

People / sq mi

$88,604

Median Income

$377,300

Median Home Value

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West Valley City covers 35.8 sq mi of land at 3851 people per square mile.

About West Valley City, UT

Age is the most distinctive thing about West Valley City: a median age of 30.3, younger than the national median. West Valley City is a city in Utah with a population of 137,955. It is the #2-largest of all cities in Utah nationally.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $88,604 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $377,300, with typical rent around $1,445.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 15.7%, below the national 35.0%. Around 10.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

West Valley City city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of West Valley City city had a population of 129,653 in 2010 and 138,144 in 2024, a 6.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 139,995 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.

2020 · 140K20102024
West Valley City city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

138,144

Population (2024)

129,653

Population (2010)

139,995

Peak (2020)

0.46%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010129,653
2011131,031
2012132,463
2013133,744
2014134,431
2015135,903
2016136,741
2017136,334
2018135,982
2019135,248
2020139,995
2021139,128
2022137,378
2023137,592
2024138,144

Race & Ethnicity

White50.0%
Black or African American2.6%
Asian0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$88,604

Median Household Income

$28,567

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$377,300

Median Home Value

$1,445

Median Rent

71.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

81.4%

High School+

15.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.9%

Drive Alone

71.9%

Public Transit

10.1%

Work From Home

22.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

18.7%

Foreign Born

58.2%

Non-English at Home

3.3%

Veterans

9.7%

With Disability

82.1%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management14.7%
Manufacturing12.4%
Construction11.6%
Retail Trade10.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.8%
Information7.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.4%
Public Administration2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

West Valley City, Utah has a population of 137,955 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest city in Utah.

The median household income in West Valley City, Utah is $88,604, with 8.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in West Valley City, Utah is $377,300, with median monthly rent at $1,445 and a homeownership rate of 71.1%.

The median age in West Valley City, Utah is 30.3 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The population has grown 6.5% since 2010 (129,653 → 138,144).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.