The population of South Jordan City, Utah is composed of both native born residents and foreign-born residents. The median age of the people in South Jordan is 33.1 years. The majority of citizens living in South Jordan are White. However, the population is also made up of people of various races and ethnicities. The most common birthplaces of people living in South Jordan are Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
South Jordan City is a rapidly growing bedroom community of Salt Lake City. The land development company Kennecott Land is currently building a master-planned community that will cover the entire western half of South Jordan City, doubling the city's population. The city is one of the few municipalities in the world to boast two temples, a distinction it shares with Provo, Utah. South Jordan also boasts two TRAX light rail stops and one FrontRunner commuter rail stop.
South Jordan has a relatively low poverty rate. The average monthly rent in the city is $1,418. A majority of households in South Jordan have broadband internet connections. The median rent in South Jordan is $1,418, and 89.0% have cable television. Further, South Jordan has a diverse population with people of all ages.
According to the 2010 Census, South Jordan is home to 80,139 people. Its median household income is $94,183. The population is primarily White, with Asian and Black residents. The median age is 32. Eighty-eight percent of residents are married. Of these, 48% have children under 18 years of age.