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American Fork

Utah · 26,263 residents · 11.35 sq mi
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American Fork is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $218,700. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
26,263
+20%since 2000
from 21,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,314 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.6
+11%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K20K26K33K39K1990201020202024American Fork
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,955 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,035
+29%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(23,333)
Black0.3%(78)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,941)
Asian0.8%(220)
Other2.3%(593)
Diversity Score24.8%(6,522)
Diversity Score
25
+91%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Fork, Utah?

American Fork, Utah has about 26,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in American Fork, Utah earns about $69,167 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 $218,700, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in American Fork, Utah?

About 32.4% 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 6.6% 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 10,567 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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

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