North Fork, AZ Demographics

A map of North Fork's Population by Race

North Fork, Arizona has an estimated population of 1,463, a less than 1% change from the 1,467 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% Native American/Other, 3.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Fork has become considerably 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 North Fork, that probability was 12.5% in 2020 and 7.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Fork is ranked the 180th 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). North Fork was ranked the 175th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Fork's White Population

54 residents of North Fork, or 3.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Fork is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. North Fork ranks 340th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of North Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

North Fork is more White than neighboring Rainbow City (0% White), and McNary (1.5% White). North Fork is less White than neighboring Hondah (5.6% White), Pinetop Country Club (79.1% White), and Pinetop-Lakeside (74.8% White).

North Fork's Black Population

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

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

North Fork is less Black than neighboring Pinetop-Lakeside (1.1% Black).

North Fork's Asian Population

0 residents of North Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Fork is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. North Fork ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

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

North Fork is less Asian than neighboring Pinetop Country Club (0.3% Asian).

North Fork's Hispanic Population

0 residents of North Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Fork is significantly lower than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Fork ranks 434th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Fork's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

North Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinetop Country Club (2.2% Hispanic), McNary (5.1% Hispanic), and Pinetop-Lakeside (10.6% Hispanic).

North Fork's Native American/Other Population

1,409 residents of North Fork, or 96.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Fork is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Fork ranks 76th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Fork's population has increased from 93.5% to 96.3%.

North Fork is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hondah (80.1% Native American/Other), Pinetop Country Club (15.5% Native American/Other), McNary (85.4% Native American/Other), and Pinetop-Lakeside (5.9% Native American/Other). North Fork is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rainbow City (100% Native American/Other).

North Fork's Multiracial Population

0 residents of North Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Fork is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. North Fork ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 467 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Fork's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North Fork's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

North Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring Hondah (14.3% Multiracial), Pinetop Country Club (3% Multiracial), McNary (7.9% Multiracial), and Pinetop-Lakeside (7.6% 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.