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American Fork, Utah
American Fork, city, in Utah County, Utah. American Fork had 41,020 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 33,337 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 37,109 (±45). GEOID 4901310.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,020
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,337 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,109 ±45
Median household income
$98,878
±$8,286 (90% margin)
Utah: $95,166
Median home value
$496,700
±$15,871 (90% margin)
Utah: $489,400
Median gross rent
$1,697
±$64 (90% margin)
Utah: $1,496
Where is American Fork and what county is it in?
American Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 2,927 residents per square mile in 2020.
American Fork is in the Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in American Fork, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 41,020 people lived in American Fork on July 1, 2025, up 22.9% since 2020, faster than Utah (+8.2%). The 2020 Census counted 33,337 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 37,109 (±45).
| Measure | American Fork | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 37,109 ±45 | 705,400 | +6,710 |
| Households | 11,516 ±381 | 203,018 | +2,650 |
| Average household size | 3.19 ±0.10 | 3.39 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 11,972 ±393 | 211,066 | +2,855 |
American Fork's population since 2000
From 21,941 in 2000 to 41,020 in 2025: up 87.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for American Fork as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in American Fork?
The median resident of American Fork is 28.0 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 9.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.7%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | American Fork | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 ±0.9 | 25.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.9% ±1.4 pts | 31.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.0% ±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±1.6 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% ±2.0 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2% ±2.4 pts | 77.6% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±1.3 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4% ±2.0 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±1.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9% ±1.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.8% ±2.8 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±1.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.5% ±2.3 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in American Fork earn?
Half of American Fork's 11,516 households earn less than $98,878 a year (±$8,286), against $100,671 in Utah County and $95,166 in Utah. In 2015-2019 it was $95,818 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | American Fork | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,878 ±$8,286 | $100,671 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,587 ±$7,920 | $127,591 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,056 ±$2,204 | $37,082 | +$5,058 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3% ±2.0 pts | 8.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±2.5 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.8 pts | 98.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±1.8 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in American Fork?
Owners occupy 65.8% of American Fork's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $496,700 by its owner (±$15,871). The median renter pays $1,697 a month including utilities, and 26.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | American Fork | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $496,700 ±$15,871 | $538,700 | +$143,737 |
| Median gross rent | $1,697 ±$64 | $1,541 | +$258 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.3% ±5.8 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,001 ±$75 | $2,115 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8% ±3.3 pts | 68.3% | −9.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.2% ±3.3 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 11,972 ±393 | 211,066 | +2,855 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±3.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5% ±2.9 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.9% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 23.1% ±3.0 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is American Fork building?
Builders took permits for 190 new housing units in American Fork in 2025 (190 in single-family houses), 4.6 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Utah.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in American Fork work and get to work?
68.6% of American Fork's workers drive alone and 18.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | American Fork | Utah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±1.9 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±0.9 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6% ±3.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.4% ±2.4 pts | 19.0% | +11.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±1.4 | 22.6 min | +1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in American Fork?
8 census tracts lie mostly in American Fork, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,949 (Tract 2.03) to $167,750 (Tract 2.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4Utah County | 7,361 | $87,532 |
| Tract 107Utah County | 5,169 | $97,200 |
| Tract 2.03Utah County | 4,865 | $73,949 |
| Tract 2.08Utah County | 4,382 | $92,350 |
| Tract 2.06Utah County | 3,248 | $131,779 |
| Tract 101.31Utah County | 7,425 | $108,015 |
| Tract 2.05Utah County | 4,162 | $167,750 |
| Tract 102.13Utah County | 3,088 | $153,125 |
| Tract 2.07Utah County | 2,841 | $87,143 |
| Tract 5.10Utah County | 4,744 | $83,607 |
| Tract 102.25Utah County | 3,544 | $149,338 |
| Tract 102.10Utah County | 5,426 | $132,857 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in American Fork) · Census block assignment files
How does American Fork compare with other places in Utah?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, American Fork is the 1,007th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 255 in Utah.
American Fork ranks 80th of 165 places in Utah with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 255 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 18th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd | 167 |
| Median household income | 80th | 165 |
| Per capita income | 75th | 167 |
| Median home value | 71st | 167 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 155 |
| Poverty rate | 57th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th | 166 |
| Median age | 146th | 167 |
| Owner-occupied share | 141st | 167 |
| Work from home | 56th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 167 |
American Fork's figures with every place in Utah (CSV)
Every place in Utah, sortable · Compare American Fork with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for American Fork?
7 of the 57 figures for American Fork on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for American Fork are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in American Fork.