American Fork, UT

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2019 Population

30,399

3.45% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

Mitt Romney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

28.6

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

4.34%

43.3% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$77,857

4.94% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$286,800

8.06% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

13,399

5.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, American Fork, UT had a population of 30.4k people with a median age of 28.6 and a median household income of $77,857. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of American Fork, UT grew from 29,384 to 30,399, a 3.45% increase and its median household income grew from $74,192 to $77,857, a 4.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in American Fork, UT are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), White (Hispanic) (7.14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (1.39%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.22%). 0% of the households in American Fork, UT speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

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

The largest universities in American Fork, UT are Mandalyn Academy (32 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in American Fork, UT was $286,800, and the homeownership rate was 75.6%. Most people in American Fork, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in American Fork, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

American Fork, UT is home to a population of 30.4k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.85% of American Fork, UT residents were born outside of the country (1.78k people).

In 2019, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.9k people) in American Fork, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.17k White (Hispanic) and 870 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in American Fork, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.9k ± 746
White (Hispanic)
2.17k ± 642
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
870 ± 281

9.14%

Hispanic Population

2.78k people

9.14% of the people in American Fork, UT are hispanic (2.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in American Fork, UT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.78k people

4.72%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.39k people

As of 2019, 5.85% of American Fork, UT residents (1.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in American Fork, UT was 4.72%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in American Fork, UT was 28.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 28, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in American Fork, UT are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all American Fork, UT residents was 29.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
101,294 ± 7,685 people
India
8,662 ± 2,282 people
Canada
7,780 ± 2,163 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 101,294 Utah residents, followed by India with 8,662 and Canada with 7,780.

Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

97.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.7% of American Fork, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in American Fork, UT was 97.1%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
340 ± 101
Gulf War (2001-)
304 ± 156
Gulf War (1990s)
127 ± 56

American Fork, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Utah. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Utah, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Utah. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Utah across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in American Fork, UT is $77,857. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in American Fork, UT was Census Tract 102.13 with a value of $140,441, followed by Census Tract 102.19 and Census Tract 102.10, with respective values of $132,946 and $117,734.

Males in Utah have an average income that is 1.53 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,820. The income inequality in Utah (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of American Fork, UT employs 13.4k people. The largest industries in American Fork, UT are Retail Trade (1,765 people), Educational Services (1,573 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,569 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,656), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,028), and Finance & Insurance ($64,233).

Wages

Median Household Income

$77,857

2019 value

± $4,072

4.94%

1 Year Growth

± 6.27%

Households in American Fork, UT have a median annual income of $77,857, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $74,192 in 2018, which represents a 4.94% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in American Fork, UT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$68,567

Average Male Salary in Utah

± $1,979

$44,820

Average Female Salary in Utah

± $1,468

In 2019, full-time male employees in Utah made 1.53 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Utah

Asian
$51,369 ± $7,662
White
$50,209 ± $1,255
Alaska Native
$40,461 ± $14,129

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Utah workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Utah.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Utah by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Utah

0.483

2018 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2019, the income inequality in Utah was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.193% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.13
Census Tract 102.19
Census Tract 102.10

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in American Fork, UT was Census Tract 102.13 with a value of $140,441, followed by Census Tract 102.19 and Census Tract 102.10, with respective values of $132,946 and $117,734.

The following map shows all of the places in American Fork, UT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in American Fork, UT (1.31k out of 30.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,071 ± 219
Hispanic
113 ± 134
Other
83 ± 132

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.4k

2019 Value

± 679

5.77%

1 Year growth

± 6.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in American Fork, UT grew at a rate of 5.77%, from 12.7k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in American Fork, UT, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,754 people), Management Occupations (1,664 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,658 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of American Fork, UT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of American Fork, UT, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,754 people), Management Occupations (1,664 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,658 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, American Fork, UT has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.8 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.37 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.29 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of American Fork, UT, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($82,813), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($80,821), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($80,268).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.4k

2019 Value

± 679

5.77%

1 Year growth

± 6.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in American Fork, UT grew at a rate of 5.77%, from 12.7k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in American Fork, UT, are Retail Trade (1,765 people), Educational Services (1,573 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,569 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in American Fork, UT, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (1,765 people), Educational Services (1,573 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,569 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, American Fork, UT has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.92 times higher than expected), Information (1.8 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in American Fork, UT, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,656), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,028), and Finance & Insurance ($64,233).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Utah product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $14.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($12.6B) and Textiles/leather ($12.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Utah products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Utah.

$142B

2018 Value in Utah

$303B

Projected 2045 Value in Utah

114% growth

In 2018, total outbound Utah trade was $142B. This is expected to increase 114% to $303B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Utah trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Utah to other states, or from other states to Utah.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$12.3B
Nevada
$9.25B
Colorado
$6.3B

In 2018, the top outbound Utah domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $12.3B, followed by Nevada with $9.25B and Colorado and $6.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Utah shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah County, UT went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (35.2%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.2%). The most partisan county was Piute County, UT with 85.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney 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 Popular Vote Over Time

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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Other (35.2%)
Other Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.2%)
Democratic Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Other (35.2%), followed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (14.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Utah.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Utah County, UT

50.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Utah

Piute County, UT
85.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emery County, UT
79.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Duchesne County, UT
79.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Utah was Piute County, UT with 85.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Utah colored by their party leaning.

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

Mitt Romney

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Mike Lee and Mitt Romney 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.

US Representatives from Utah

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Utah have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in American Fork, UT awarded 32 degrees. The student population of American Fork, UT is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in American Fork, UT are White (21 and 65.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 28.1%), Two or More Races (2 and 6.25%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in American Fork, UT by number of degrees awarded are Mandalyn Academy (32 and 100%).

The most popular majors in American Fork, UT are Master Aesthetician (22 and 68.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (10 and 31.3%), and General Cosmetology (0 and 0%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
22 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
0 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in American Fork, UT was Master Aesthetician with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in American Fork, UT according to their major.

Universities

Mandalyn Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

32 degrees awarded

In 2019, the American Fork, UT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mandalyn Academy with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in American Fork, UT, which is 0 times less than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in American Fork, UT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
2 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in American Fork, UT was White students. These 21 degrees mean that there were 2.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in American Fork, UT was $286,800 in 2019, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $265,400 to $286,800, a 8.06% increase. The homeownership rate in American Fork, UT is 75.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in American Fork, UT have an average commute time of 20 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 Value

$286,800

2019 Median

± $7,367

$265,400

2018 Median

± $6,153

In 2019, the median property value in American Fork, UT grew to to $286,800 from the previous year's value of $265,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in American Fork, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In American Fork, UT the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$77,857

Median Household Income

± $4,072

8.87k

Number of Households

± 532

In 2019, the median household income of the 8.87k households in American Fork, UT grew to $77,857 from the previous year's value of $74,192.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in American Fork, UT 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

75.6%

2019 Homeownership

77.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.6% of the housing units in American Fork, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in American Fork, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in American Fork, UT have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (6.54%)

In 2019, 77.2% of workers in American Fork, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (6.54%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.9% of the population of American Fork, UT has health coverage, with 63.3% on employee plans, 5.48% on Medicaid, 8.07% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.16% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Utah was $5,982 in 2014. This is a 5.73% increase from the previous year ($5,658).

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see 2366 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2360 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Daggett County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, San Juan County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Utah County, UT.

2,366 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Utah County, UT

Primary care physicians in Utah County, UT see an average of 2,366 patients per year. This represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (2,360 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Utah County, UT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$5,982

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Utah

$3,657

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,484

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,084

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Utah (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.73%, from $5,658 to $5,982.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.15%

Uninsured

63.3%

Employer Coverage

5.48%

Medicaid

8.07%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

1.16%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in American Fork, UT declined by 16.7% from 7.38% to 6.15%.

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.