American Fork, UT Demographics

A map of American Fork's Population by Race

American Fork, Utah has an estimated population of 37,109, a large increase from the 33,337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.2% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.6% Asian, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of American Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

American Fork has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In American Fork, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

American Fork is ranked the 28th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). American Fork was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

American Fork's White Population

30,124 residents of American Fork, or 81.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in American Fork is higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. American Fork ranks 218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Fork's White population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of American Fork's population has decreased from 83.2% to 81.2%.

American Fork is more White than neighboring Pleasant Grove (80.1% White), Cedar Hills (81.1% White), Vineyard (72.7% White), and Lehi (80.7% White). American Fork is less White than neighboring Highland (85.8% White).

American Fork's Black Population

121 residents of American Fork, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in American Fork is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. American Fork ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Fork's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Black residents' share of American Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

American Fork is more Black than neighboring Cedar Hills (0.2% Black). American Fork is less Black than neighboring Highland (1.5% Black), Pleasant Grove (0.4% Black), Vineyard (0.5% Black), and Lehi (0.6% Black).

American Fork's Asian Population

578 residents of American Fork, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in American Fork is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. American Fork ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Fork's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of American Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

American Fork is more Asian than neighboring Cedar Hills (1.1% Asian). American Fork is less Asian than neighboring Highland (1.7% Asian), Pleasant Grove (2.2% Asian), and Lehi (2.5% Asian).

American Fork's Hispanic Population

3,977 residents of American Fork, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in American Fork is lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. American Fork ranks 107th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Fork's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Hispanic residents' share of American Fork's population has increased from 9.6% to 10.7%.

American Fork is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland (4.1% Hispanic), and Lehi (9.4% Hispanic). American Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Grove (13.1% Hispanic), Cedar Hills (11.4% Hispanic), and Vineyard (18% Hispanic).

American Fork's Native American/Other Population

671 residents of American Fork, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in American Fork is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. American Fork ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Fork's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of American Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

American Fork is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland (1.6% Native American/Other), Pleasant Grove (1.2% Native American/Other), and Lehi (1.6% Native American/Other). American Fork is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Hills (2% Native American/Other), and Vineyard (2.5% Native American/Other).

American Fork's Multiracial Population

1,638 residents of American Fork, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in American Fork is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. American Fork ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, American Fork's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of American Fork's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.4%.

American Fork is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Grove (3% Multiracial), and Cedar Hills (4.2% Multiracial). American Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring Highland (5.4% Multiracial), Vineyard (4.7% Multiracial), and Lehi (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.