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West Fork

Arkansas · 2,317 residents · 3.735 sq mi
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West Fork has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,317
+13%since 2000
from 2,042 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
620 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+9%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024West Fork
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,902
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,356 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,173
+21%since 2000
from $14,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,907)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(64)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,131)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(76)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other3%(71)
Diversity Score16.6%(384)
Diversity Score
17
+62%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Fork, Arkansas?

West Fork, Arkansas has about 2,317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Fork, Arkansas?

The typical household in West Fork, Arkansas earns about $39,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Fork, Arkansas expensive?

In West Fork, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in West Fork, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Fork, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Fork, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of people in West Fork, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Fork, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, West Fork, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 708 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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