American Fork grew 16 percent over the past decade, a moderate increase compared to most Utah County cities.
The average family income in American Fork is $35,779, the fourth highest in Utah County.According to a demographic profile, American Fork resident are above average when it comes to making investments, taking out loans, buying sporting goods and groceries, owning pets and renting videos. They are below average as far as saving money, buying clothes and making drug store purchases.
Only 23 percent of American Fork residents are 35 years of age or older. Eighty-two percent of residents own their homes.
The average amount of time spent traveling to work is 24 minutes.
Origin of city's name
Named for the American Fork River. Trappers from the American Fur Company trapped along the river that starts on the south slopes of Mount Baldy, or Bald Mountain. American Ford has also been called McArthursville and Lake City.
Date of incorporation
Settled by Mormon pioneers in 1850, the city was incorporated on June 4, 1853.
Did you know?
American Fork was the first Utah town to have a tax-maintained free school, started in 1868.
Recreation
17 parks
1 boat harbor
1 swimming pool
1 library
1 golf course
5 covered picnic grounds
8 tennis courts
9 baseball diamonds
1 rodeo ground
1 horseracing track
Crime (1990)
Murder, 0
Rape, 5
Robbery, 0
Aggravated assault, 12
Burglary, 97
Median home price
$64,300
Household size
3.7
Median age
23.1
Political profile
American Fork follows the rest of Utah County in being predominately Republican. In the 1988 presidential election, 4,172 voted for George Bush, 1,439 voted for Dukakis and 80 voted for other candidates.
Largest employer
The Utah State Development Center (formerly known as the Utah State Training School) has 962 employees.
Largest property-tax payer
Smith Management Corp. paid $21,682 in 1990, followed by the American Fork Association $20,764.
Population
15,696, Utah's 15th largest city.
White 15,334
Asian or Pacific Is. 121
American Indian 66
Black 8
Sources: CACI Inc., State Date Center, American Fork City Corp., U.S. Census Bureau and State Bureau of Criminal Identification.