American Fork, Utah Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
American Fork, UT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | American Fork | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,445 | 3,390,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3021.5 | 40.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.31% | 1.76% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 26.2 | 33.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 10,531 | 1,124,267 | 130,235,071 |
Population in American Fork grew by 37.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 34,445 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in American Fork is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 26.7% of residents. That is about the same share as Utah.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,202 26.7% on par
- Millennials 29–44 7,575 22.0% -0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,949 14.4% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,410 9.9% -1.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Utah, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.0% of the people living in American Fork and men 50.0%.
- Women 50.0% Utah 49.5%
- Men 50.0% Utah 50.5%
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Economy
American Fork has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | American Fork | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,500 | $95,466 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.44% | 5.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in American Fork is about 4% higher than in Utah.
Housing
| Metric | American Fork | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $671,896 | $498,552 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,662 | $1,495 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.7% | 70.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in American Fork is about 33.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,662 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in American Fork spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | American Fork | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 18.9 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.7 | 37.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,864 | $4,885 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 46,330 | 7,410 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,419 | 1,192 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in American Fork is about the same as in Utah.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
American Fork has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | American Fork | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 31.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.23 | 2.97 | 2.53 |
Health
American Fork has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | American Fork | Utah Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 13.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 6.7% | 11.3% | 19.0% |
American Fork, UT Compared With Nearby Cities
How American Fork, UT compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Fork, UT | 34,445 | $99,500 #2/3 | $671,896 #3/3 | 18.8 min #1/3 |
| Pleasant Grove, UT | 34,874 | $98,969 | $746,464 | 20.3 min |
| Lehi, UT | 80,979 | $133,884 | $717,305 | 21.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about American Fork, Utah.
How big is American Fork, Utah by population?
About 34,445 people live in American Fork, Utah, in 10,531 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 26.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is American Fork, Utah mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, American Fork, Utah has 3,021 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 35 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in American Fork, Utah?
The median home costs 6.8 times the median household income ($671,896 against $99,500), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,662 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in American Fork, Utah?
Unemployment in American Fork, Utah is only 2.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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