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East Fork

Arizona · 945 residents · 2.061 sq mi
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East Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 68.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
+7%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
459 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.4
+15%since 2000
from 23.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3605797981K1K1990201020202024East Fork
2024945
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,722
+104%since 2000
from $4,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
68.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−20%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade38.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$603
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(489)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.8%(943)
Diversity Score0.5%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−99%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+141%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.9%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
57.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.4%
+34.0 ptssince 2017
from 29.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2016
from 48.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Fork, Arizona?

East Fork, Arizona has about 945 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Fork, Arizona?

The typical household in East Fork, Arizona earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Fork, Arizona expensive?

In East Fork, Arizona, the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in East Fork, Arizona?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Fork, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Fork, Arizona?

About 68.5% of people in East Fork, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Fork, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, East Fork, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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