Population Growth South Jordan city is still one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Utah. Since 1960 The population has grown from 1,345 to 54,309 (November 1, 2009). South Jordan had the 2nd highest annual average growth rate from 1990 to 1999 in the State of Utah with 9.4%. South Jordan is one of the largest cities in the State of Utah and has been since 2000. November 1, 2009 (54,309) Source: South Jordan Planning Department Residential growth will continue for the next 20 to 25 years until the City reaches its ultimate population projection (85,000 - 90,000). The growth is fueled by the availability of land, a community lifestyle based on open space, large lots, a rural atmosphere, and a general population increase in the Salt Lake Valley. Kennecott Land Development (4,100 Acres) has begun to be developed with new residential neighborhoods, the City population could rise an additional 25,000 to 30,000 residents by 2010. Description of Households Of the city's nearly 9,300 households, 8,770 are single family residences, and 560 are multi-family. High home values are a reflection of the South Jordan City's stability and sense of community. South Jordan City has a median home value of $221,800 (US Census Bureau). Also according to the Census, South Jordan City has an average of 3.9 persons per household. The following chart describes the households: South Jordan Occupancy Per Household (HH) South Jordan Family Structure HH w/1 Person 5.6% HH w/Single Adult 5.0% HH w/2 Persons 11.4% HH w/Married Couple 87.1% HH w/3+ Persons 83.0% HH Single w/Children 5.0% Avg. # Persons in HH 3.92 HH Married w/Children 58.0% Residential Building   YEARLY BUILDING PERMIT TOTALS 2005-2008 and partial 2009*                     YEAR COMMERCIAL   RESIDENTIAL OTHER     # Issued Valuation # Issued Valuation # Issued Valuation               2005 87 $92,398,315 994 $209,818,876 519 $7,356,612 2006 166 $76,669,208 1112 $226,157,991 468 $9,009,420 2007 107 $140,988,080 808 $176,029,700 559 $7,645,692 2008 105 $54,462,520 453 $118,207,000 522 $11,695,198 2009* 53 $247,443,375 325 $71,810,000 291 $3,149,300                               YEARLY SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN TOTALS                     YEAR SUBDIVISIONS COMM SITE PLAN                       2005 92 56         2006 96 45         2007 51 28         2008 44 45                       TOTALS 279 172         Updated as of 8/31/2009 Education South Jordan's population is highly educated. According to the 2000 US Census, 95.8% of the City's population, 25 years and older, has a high school diploma or some college experience. Of the 95.8%, 30.9% have bachelor's degrees or higher. According to the Census only 3.7% of the population 25 years and older attended high school, but did not receive a high school diploma. Age According to the 2000 US Census report, the median age is 25.3. The following chart will show the age distribution for the City of South Jordan according to the 2000 census. Personal Income High-income levels have a stabilizing effect upon economic growth and the high-income levels in South Jordan City are an attractive feature to incoming businesses. The following chart indicates the distribution of personal income in the City. South Jordan Statistics as of 5-1-08 Acreage city total 18,301; city parks: 363 Median Age 27.5 Average Household Size 3.81 Household Income Average $93,351; Median $97,645 % High School Graduates (population 25 and older) 95.8% %College Degree Holders (population 25 and older) 30.9% Housing Units 13,396 Median Home Value $346,000 Median Home Sales Price $415,000 Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes) 26.1 min July Temperature (average maximum) 83.4°F; 28.6°C January Temperature (average minimum) 7.7°F; -13.5°C Annual Precipitation (inches) 14.96" Taxable Retail Sales 99-07 1999 $49,123,425; 2007 $515,354,605;+949%