Farmers Market
Come on down for the freshest assortment of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Support your local farmers.
West Jordan, UT
Historical Information
West Jordan was given its name by the pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Its name was derived from the Jordan River. West Jordan was considered the land west of the Jordan River, thus they called it West Jordan.
West Jordan was settled in 1848 by those pioneers that gave it its name. Among the first settlers of West Jordan was a man named Archibald Gardner. He built one of the first sawmills in the area. His legacy can still be seen today in West Jordan. "His collection of mills and houses, now historic, have been renovated into a specialty shopping district known as Gardner Village."
West Jordan is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Since 1970, the growth of West Jordan has been on a steep rise. The population has grown from 4,221 in 1970 to an astounding estimated 116,480 in 2019.
Demographics
"According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2017, there were 113,905 people in West Jordan."
Racial Makeup of West Jordan
2017 Census Bureau estimates
- Non-Hispanic White: 72.2%
- Black: 1.2%
- Native American 0.7%
- Asian: 2.8%
- Pacific Islander: 1.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
- Two or more Races: 2.9%
West Jordan City Events
Blood Drive
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlook.org and enter: West Jordan City to schedule and applintment
Food Truck League
Trucks will be parked June 1st through September 28
Food Truck Schedule
West Jordan Demolition Derby
Monster Trucks!
Tickets on sale soon! Check back for details.
West Jordan Chamber of Commerce
3333 West 9999 South | West Jordan, Utah 84084
801-555-0123
✉contact@westjordancoc.com
