According to the United States Census Bureau of 2000, West Bountiful has a population of more than 4,000 people. The city has a total area of 3.0 with a population density of over 1,500 people per square mile. It is located at high altitudes of over 4,000 feet above sea level. The racial demographics of West Bountiful are predominately white with 96%, as other groups make up less than 4% of the population. West Bountiful has more than 1,200 households. The median income for a household in the city $61,063, and the median income for a family was $61,154.