Population 37,721 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in American Fork
Household size in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 3.64 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.68 | 3.76 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.48 | 3.67 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.19 | 3.51 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.13 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in American Fork are large by national standards, averaging 3.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in the Provo area as a whole, where it has 3.51 people. Household size has dropped from 3.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7 | 25.1 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.8 | 25.4 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.7 | 26.3 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.5 | 27.4 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.5, American Fork is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in American Fork: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in American Fork
Renters in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 30.3% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 32.4% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 32.1% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 31.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +1.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in American Fork is about as common as it is nationally: 33.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 24.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in American Fork than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Provo area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1993 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 2000 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in American Fork is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,009 | $1,011 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,236 | $1,149 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,338 | $1,320 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,711 | $1,800 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$703 | +$789 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in American Fork costs $1,711 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $703 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in American Fork
Bachelor's degrees in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7% | 35.5% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.9% | 37.3% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 40.7% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 45.1% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in American Fork (44.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 94.1% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 94.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 94.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 95.4% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in American Fork: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Provo area. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in American Fork
| Period | American Fork | Provo area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.5% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in American Fork has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
American Fork compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork | 3.19 | 28.5 | 5.7% | 33.0% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,711 | 44.6% | 95.2% | 2.7% |
| Cedar Hills | 3.85 | 30.2 | 4.5% | 11.0% | 3.4% | 2002 | $2,315 | 56.9% | 98.2% | 4.6% |
| Highland | 3.94 | 28.5 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 2003 | $2,523 | 63.3% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| Pleasant Grove | 3.37 | 30.5 | 8.4% | 34.1% | 5.6% | 1993 | $1,834 | 41.9% | 95.5% | 2.9% |
| Lehi | 3.48 | 26.4 | 5.8% | 25.5% | 3.4% | 2010 | $2,055 | 52.9% | 97.6% | 3.6% |
| Alpine | 3.43 | 36.7 | 2.8% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 1999 | $2,723 | 55.9% | 98.6% | 1.8% |
| Lindon | 3.47 | 31.9 | 10.1% | 19.8% | 3.7% | 1998 | $1,637 | 49.3% | 96.0% | 4.2% |
| Vineyard | 3.24 | 25.4 | 7.3% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 2015 | $2,066 | 49.4% | 95.9% | 2.3% |
| Saratoga Springs | 3.81 | 24.6 | 6.7% | 17.9% | 5.5% | 2014 | $2,269 | 51.8% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| Orem | 3.10 | 28.3 | 7.6% | 42.3% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,613 | 43.5% | 94.4% | 4.1% |
| Draper | 2.98 | 35.2 | 6.0% | 31.4% | 3.4% | 2003 | $2,174 | 52.5% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up American Fork. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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