West Fork, AR Demographics

A map of West Fork's Population by Race

West Fork, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,095, a dramatic increase from the 2,331 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 15.5% Multiracial, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Fork has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Fork, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Fork is ranked the 106th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). West Fork was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Fork's White Population

2,386 residents of West Fork, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Fork is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. West Fork ranks 296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fork's White population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. White residents' share of West Fork's population has decreased from 84.6% to 77.1%.

West Fork is more White than neighboring Greenland (73.9% White), Farmington (73.9% White), Prairie Grove (72.5% White), and Fayetteville (70% White). West Fork is less White than neighboring Winslow (79.7% White).

West Fork's Black Population

56 residents of West Fork, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Fork is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Fork ranks 431st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fork's Black population has grown by an estimated 522.2%. Black residents' share of West Fork's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.8%.

West Fork is more Black than neighboring Prairie Grove (0% Black), and Winslow (0% Black). West Fork is less Black than neighboring Greenland (9.2% Black), Farmington (3.4% Black), and Fayetteville (4.8% Black).

West Fork's Asian Population

29 residents of West Fork, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Fork is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Fork ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fork's Asian population has grown by an estimated 163.6%. Asian residents' share of West Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

West Fork is more Asian than neighboring Greenland (0.2% Asian), and Farmington (0.3% Asian). West Fork is less Asian than neighboring Prairie Grove (1.1% Asian), Fayetteville (2.4% Asian), and Winslow (5.8% Asian).

West Fork's Hispanic Population

122 residents of West Fork, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Fork is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. West Fork ranks 188th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fork's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Fork's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.9%.

West Fork is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Grove (3.8% Hispanic). West Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenland (5.7% Hispanic), Farmington (5.8% Hispanic), Fayetteville (9.2% Hispanic), and Winslow (4.5% Hispanic).

West Fork's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of West Fork, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Fork is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. West Fork ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fork's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Fork's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

West Fork is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenland (0.5% Native American/Other). West Fork is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (0.8% Native American/Other), Prairie Grove (1% Native American/Other), Fayetteville (1.5% Native American/Other), and Winslow (1% Native American/Other).

West Fork's Multiracial Population

479 residents of West Fork, or 15.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Fork is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Fork ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fork's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 164.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Fork's population has increased from 7.8% to 15.5%.

West Fork is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenland (10.5% Multiracial), Fayetteville (12.1% Multiracial), and Winslow (8.9% Multiracial). West Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring Farmington (15.8% Multiracial), and Prairie Grove (21.6% 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.