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American Fork, UT


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American Fork, Utah

American Fork, Utah, in Utah county, is 7 miles NW of Orem, Utah (center to center) and 342 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is in the Provo - Orem area. There are 21,941 residents in American Fork.

The People and Families of American Fork

In American Fork, about 66% of adults are married. When people think of American Fork, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate American Fork.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, American Fork had a median family income of $55,118.

Political Inclinations

American Fork folks tended to give their money ($4,350) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

American Fork Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in American Fork that were owner-occupied was 78%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In American Fork, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of American Fork, UT

Comparing American Fork to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population95
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men26
Female Share of the Population26
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Women16
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married107

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home96
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27
People Living Alone14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime34

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