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American Fork

Utah · 41,020 residents (2025 est.) · 11.35 sq mi
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American Fork is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,878. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $496,700. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,109
+69%since 2000
from 21,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,270 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 1,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
+12%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:41,020 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K20K26K33K39K1990201020202024American Fork
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,878
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,955 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,056
+140%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+21%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,697
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+72%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(20,413)
Black0.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,011)
Asian0.6%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(2,859)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(30,124)
Black0.3%(121)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(3,977)
Asian1.6%(578)
Other6.2%(2,309)
Diversity Score40.7%(15,095)
Diversity Score
41
+212%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Fork, Utah?

American Fork, Utah has about 37,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in American Fork, Utah?

The typical household in American Fork, Utah earns about $98,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is American Fork, Utah expensive?

In American Fork, Utah, the median home is worth about $496,700, and the typical rent is about $1,697 a month.

How educated are people in American Fork, Utah?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in American Fork, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in American Fork, Utah?

About 7.3% of people in American Fork, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has American Fork, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, American Fork, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,413 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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