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American Fork, Utah Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of American Fork is 33,000, with 49% male and 51% female. The city has experienced rapid growth, fueled by its proximity to Provo and Salt Lake City.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850
  • County: Utah County
  • Land area: 9.5 square miles
  • Population density: 3,474 people per square mile
  • Area code: 801
  • Zip code: 84003

Geography and Location

American Fork is located in northern Utah, in Utah County, along the Wasatch Front. The city is part of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area and is situated between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains. American Fork offers easy access to both Salt Lake City and Provo, making it a popular residential community. The city is known for its proximity to outdoor recreation areas, including American Fork Canyon. The area has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 24.9 years
Median household income: $51,955
Median house value: $150,900

Population by Race

Races in American Fork:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.0%)
  • Hispanic (4.6%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: English (35.3%), United States (10.6%), German (9.6%), Danish (7.6%), Scottish (5.1%), Irish (4.0%).

Elevation: 4566 feet

Land area: 7.5 square miles

Map of American Fork, UT

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in American Fork

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in American Fork city

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 66.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

3.3% Foreign born (1.8% Latin America, 0.9% North America, 0.4% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +5,864 (+36.5%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in American Fork:

  • AMERICAN FORK HOSPITAL (170 NORTH 1100 EAST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near American Fork:

  • OREM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; OREM, UT)
  • TIMPANOGOS REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; OREM, UT)
  • UTAH STATE HOSPITAL-PSYCHIATRIC (about 15 miles; PROVO, UT)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to American Fork:

  • PROVO MUNI (about 13 miles; PROVO, UT; Abbreviation: PVU)
  • SALT LAKE CITY INTL (about 30 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Abbreviation: SLC)
  • HILL AFB (about 52 miles; OGDEN, UT; Abbreviation: HIF)

Other public-use airports nearest to American Fork:

  • JAKE GARN (about 19 miles; EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT; Abbreviation: 17U)
  • SPANISH FORK-SPRINGVILLE (about 20 miles; SPANISH FORK, UT; Abbreviation: U77)
  • SALT LAKE CITY MUNI 2 (about 21 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Abbreviation: U42)

Amtrak station near American Fork:

  • 15 miles: PROVO (600 SOUTH & 3OO WEST). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to American Fork:

  • BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; PROVO, UT; Full-time enrollment: 29,977)
  • UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE (about 10 miles; OREM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 14,182)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 21 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,021)
  • SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 11,896)
  • UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (about 27 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Full-time enrollment: 19,866)
  • WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; OGDEN, UT; Full-time enrollment: 12,112)
  • SNOW COLLEGE (about 73 miles; EPHRAIM, UT; Full-time enrollment: 2,632)

Schools

Public high schools in American Fork:

  • AMERICAN FORK HIGH (Students: 1,414; Location: 510 N 600 E; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • SUMMIT HIGH (YIC) (Students: 167; Location: 821 E 900 N; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • SUMMIT AT RISK HIGH (YIC) (Students: 29; Location: 821 E 900 N; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in American Fork:

  • AMERICAN FORK JR HIGH (Students: 1,424; Location: 20 W 1120 N; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • LEGACY ELEM SCH (Students: 981; Location: 28 E 1340 N; Grades: KG – 06)
  • SHELLEY ELEM SCH (Students: 960; Location: 602 N 200 W; Grades: KG – 06)
  • GREENWOOD ELEM SCH (Students: 639; Location: 50 E 200 S; Grades: KG – 06)
  • FORBES ELEM SCH (Students: 607; Location: 281 N 200 E; Grades: KG – 06)
  • BARRATT ELEM SCH (Students: 563; Location: 168 N 900 E; Grades: KG – 06)
  • DAN W PETERSON SCHOOL (Students: 118; Location: 169 N 1100 E; Grades: UG – UG)
  • SERVED BY APPT (SP ED) (Students: 22; Location: 575 N 100 E; Grades: KG – 02)

Private primary/middle school in American Fork:

  • ENSIGN SCHOOLS (Students: 59; Location: 215 NORTH CENTER; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in American Fork:

  • AMERICAN FORK CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $421,550; Location: 64 SOUTH 100 EAST; 88,056 books; 1,224 audio materials; 1,650 video materials; 285 serial subscriptions)

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