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South Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2019, the estimated population of South Jordan was 76,598 making it the 15th largest city in Utah. The city lies in the Salt Lake Valley along the banks of the Jordan River between the Oquirrh Mountains and the Wasatch Mountains. It is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.

History

South Jordan was established in 1859 by settlers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The first settler family was the Kearns family, after whom the Kearns-Saint Ann Catholic Church was named. The city officially incorporated in 1978 and has experienced rapid growth since the 1990s. For more history of South Jordan, visit the South Jordan Wikipedia page.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 76,598 people and 19,359 households in South Jordan. The racial makeup of the city was 87.4% White, 1.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 3.6% Asian, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races.

25.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median income for a household was $109,769. About 5.5% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line.

Government

South Jordan has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, meaning the mayor and city council are elected separately. The mayor serves a 4-year term and has no term limits. The current mayor is Dawn R. Ramsey. The city council has 5 members that serve staggered 4-year terms. For contact info and website for South Jordan city government, visit the official city website.

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Economy

Some of the major employers in South Jordan are JetBlue Airways, eBay, Fidelis Security Systems, and Family Search. The city has a diverse and growing economy with industries such as technology, finance, manufacturing, aerospace, and more. For more on the South Jordan economy, visit the Chamber of Commerce website.

Education

South Jordan lies within two public school districts - Jordan School District and Canyons School District. There are 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools located within the city limits.

Jordan School District

Serves the western part of South Jordan.

Canyons School District

Serves the eastern part of South Jordan.

Transportation

South Jordan is served by the Utah Transit Authority public transit system with a few bus routes running through the city. The city also has an extensive system of paved walking/biking trails for recreation and transportation. The closest airport is the Salt Lake City International Airport located about 15 miles north.

For information on UTA routes, fares, and schedules in South Jordan visit the UTA website.

Parks and Recreation

South Jordan has over 20 public parks within the city limits offering amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths, and more. Some of the largest parks include Mulligans Golf & Games, Midas Creek Park, Riverfront Park, and Veterans Memorial Park.

In addition, the city has over 40 miles of paved walking/biking trails that connect neighborhoods and parks throughout the city. The Jordan River Parkway Trail runs through the west side of the city along the river.

Landmarks and Attractions

Gardner Village

Gardner Village is a popular outdoor shopping village with locally-owned boutiques, eateries and entertainment. It has a rustic, vintage charm located along the Jordan River.

Daybreak Community

Daybreak is a large master-planned community in South Jordan with homes, shops, restaurants, lakes, trails, and entertainment. It spans 4,100 acres and continues to grow.

Oquirrh Lake

Oquirrh Lake is a 30-acre reservoir located in South Jordan with walking paths, playgrounds, fishing, and beautiful mountain views.

South Jordan Facebook Page

Follow South Jordan city's official Facebook page for news and events:

Real Salt Lake Soccer

Real Salt Lake is the local professional soccer team based in Sandy, Utah. Their home stadium Rio Tinto is located near South Jordan.

GPS Coordinates of Landmarks

South Jordan City Hall

Gardner Village

Daybreak Community Park

Map of South Jordan

County Information

South Jordan is located in Salt Lake County, Utah. The county seat and largest city is Salt Lake City. For more information on Salt Lake County, visit the county website.

Salt Lake County

Additional Local Resources

• South Jordan Arts Council
• South Jordan Library
• South Jordan Fitness & Aquatics Center
• South Jordan Chamber of Commerce
• South Jordan Tourism