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American Fork

Utah · 33,337 residents · 11.35 sq mi
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American Fork is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,690. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $322,500. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,337
+52%since 2000
from 21,941 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,937 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 1,933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.9
+16%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K20K26K33K39K1990201020202024American Fork
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,690
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,676
+76%since 2000
from $16,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(27,721)
Black0.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(3,203)
Asian1.5%(490)
Other4.5%(1,511)
Diversity Score35.9%(11,965)
Diversity Score
36
+175%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in American Fork, Utah?

American Fork, Utah has about 33,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in American Fork, Utah earns about $78,690 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 $322,500, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in American Fork, Utah?

About 38.9% 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 6.2% 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 17,641 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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

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