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East Fork

Arizona · 672 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 $22,917. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,500. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
672
−24%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.7
+8%since 2000
from 23.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3605797981K1K1990201020202024East Fork
2024945
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,725
+167%since 2000
from $4,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
53.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+70%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.3%(668)
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
Diversity Score
1
−98%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Fork, Arizona?

East Fork, Arizona has about 672 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Fork, Arizona earns about $22,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Fork, Arizona expensive?

In East Fork, Arizona, the median home is worth about $83,500.

How educated are people in East Fork, Arizona?

About 9.4% 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 53.6% of people in East Fork, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Fork, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, East Fork, Arizona has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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