American Fork, UT

Census Place

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2024 Population

37,109

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

0.719% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.31%

4.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$98,878

3.19% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$496,700

6.16% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

19,009

8.01% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in American Fork, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.7% of the residents in American Fork, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in American Fork, UT are Mandalyn Academy (89 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in American Fork, UT was $496,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in American Fork, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in American Fork, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

American Fork, UT is home to a population of 37.1k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.18% of American Fork, UT residents were born outside of the country (2.29k people).

In 2024, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.1k people) in American Fork, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.17k Other (Hispanic) and 1.5k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2024 Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.7% of American Fork, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in American Fork, UT was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in American Fork, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in American Fork, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.1k ± 901
Other (Hispanic)
2.17k ± 698
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.5k ± 437

10.7%

Hispanic Population

3.98k people

10.7% of the people in American Fork, UT are hispanic (3.98k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in American Fork, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
104,058 ± 7,797 people
Venezuela
13,264 ± 2,822 people
Peru
9,271 ± 2,361 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,058 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 13,264 and Peru with 9,271.

Foreign-Born Population

6.18%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.29k people

5.86%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

As of 2024, 6.18% of American Fork, UT residents (2.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in American Fork, UT was 5.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in American Fork, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
389 ± 169
Vietnam
247 ± 78
Gulf War (1990s)
165 ± 112

American Fork, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in American Fork, UT.

Health

92.1% of the population of American Fork, UT has health coverage, with 64.5% on employee plans, 6.27% on Medicaid, 6.98% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.764% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1,785 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,785 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.2% under 18 years, 30.6% between 18 and 34 years, 28.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.87% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.87%

Uninsured

64.5%

Employer Coverage

6.27%

Medicaid

6.98%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.764%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in American Fork, UT grew by 9% from 7.22% to 7.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in American Fork, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of American Fork, UT employs 19k people. In 2024, the largest industries in American Fork, UT were Retail Trade (2,595 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,530 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,169 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($118,056), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,346), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,952).

Employment

Occupations

19k

2024 Value

± 1,033

8.01%

1 Year growth

± 7.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in American Fork, UT grew at a rate of 8.01%, from 17.6k employees to 19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in American Fork, UT, are Management Occupations (2,529 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,394 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,823 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of American Fork, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

19k

2024 Value

± 1,033

8.01%

1 Year growth

± 7.05%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in American Fork, UT grew at a rate of 8.01%, from 17.6k employees to 19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in American Fork, UT, are Retail Trade (2,595 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,530 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,169 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of American Fork, UT, though some of these residents may live in American Fork, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$61,860

Median earning men ± $2,612

$33,121

Median earning women ± $4,478

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,069), Other Services Except Public Administration ($80,492), and Public Administration ($70,742).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,105), Information ($42,318), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,936).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for American Fork, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in American Fork, UT awarded 89 degrees. The student population of American Fork, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 55 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in American Fork, UT are White (69 and 77.5%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 18%), Two or More Races (3 and 3.37%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 1.12%).

The largest universities in American Fork, UT by number of degrees awarded are Mandalyn Academy (89 and 100%).

The most popular majors in American Fork, UT are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (59 and 66.3%) and Master Aesthetician (30 and 33.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 55 students enrolled in American Fork, UT, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 42 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist

Most Common

59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in American Fork, UT was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in American Fork, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mandalyn Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

89 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mandalyn Academy with 89 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in American Fork, UT, which is 0 times less than the 89 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 69 degrees mean that there were 4.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 16 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in American Fork, UT was $496,700 in 2024, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $467,900 to $496,700, a 6.16% increase. The homeownership rate in American Fork, UT is 65.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in American Fork, UT have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in American Fork, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$496,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,871

$7,576

Median Property Taxes

±$525

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In American Fork, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in American Fork, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2024

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65.8% of the housing units in American Fork, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in American Fork, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$98,878

Median Household Income

± $8,286

11.5k

Number of Households

± 765

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.5k households in American Fork, UT grew to $98,878 from the previous year's value of $95,823.

The following chart displays the households in American Fork, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for American Fork, UT is from Utah.

0.472

2024 Wage GINI in Utah

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2024, the income inequality in Utah was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.6%)
Worked At Home (18.4%)
Carpooled (9.46%)

In 2024, 68.6% of workers in American Fork, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in American Fork, UT have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.73% of the workforce in American Fork, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in American Fork, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in American Fork, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in American Fork, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.31% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in American Fork, UT (2.7k out of 36.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in American Fork, UT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.