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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

American Fork

Utah · 15,696 residents · 11.35 sq mi
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American Fork has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,624. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 6,245 residents. Median home value is $64,400. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,696
−28%vs 2000
vs 21,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,383 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 1,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
23.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 24.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K20K26K33K39K1990201020202024American Fork
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,624
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,955 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,620
−47%vs 2000
vs $16,293 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$384
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $654 in 2000
US average: $450
75.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
2.2
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(15,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(305)
Asian0.8%(120)
Other1.8%(276)
Diversity Score10.6%(1,667)
11
−18%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Fork, Utah?

American Fork, Utah has about 15,696 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in American Fork, Utah earns about $29,624 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in American Fork, Utah?

About 20.1% 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 8.1% of people in American Fork, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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

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