East Fork, AZ Demographics

A map of East Fork's Population by Race

East Fork, Arizona has an estimated population of 945, a dramatic increase from the 672 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.8% Native American/Other, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Fork has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Fork, that probability was 1.5% in 2020 and 0.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Fork is ranked the 213th most populous place in Arizona, out of 467 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). East Fork was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Fork's White Population

0 residents of East Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Fork is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. East Fork ranks 418th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Fork's White population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. White residents' share of East Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Fork is less White than neighboring Turkey Creek (17.9% White), Whiteriver (0.9% White), and Fort Apache (6.2% White).

East Fork's Black Population

0 residents of East Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Fork is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. East Fork ranks 301st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Fork's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of East Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Fork is less Black than neighboring Whiteriver (0.6% Black).

East Fork's Asian Population

0 residents of East Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Fork is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. East Fork ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Fork's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of East Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Fork's Hispanic Population

2 residents of East Fork, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Fork is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Fork ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Fork's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East Fork is more Hispanic than neighboring Turkey Creek (0% Hispanic), Seven Mile (0% Hispanic), Fort Apache (0% Hispanic), and Rainbow City (0% Hispanic). East Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring Whiteriver (1.5% Hispanic).

East Fork's Native American/Other Population

943 residents of East Fork, or 99.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Fork is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East Fork ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Fork's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Fork's population has increased from 99.3% to 99.8%.

East Fork is more Native American/Other than neighboring Turkey Creek (82.1% Native American/Other), Whiteriver (92.6% Native American/Other), and Fort Apache (93.8% Native American/Other). East Fork is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seven Mile (100% Native American/Other), and Rainbow City (100% Native American/Other).

East Fork's Multiracial Population

0 residents of East Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Fork is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Fork ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Fork's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring Whiteriver (4.3% 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.