General Information
American Fork is a pleasant mix of small-town goodness and modern development. Just minutes away from its quaint Main Street sits the new Utah Valley Business Park, the home of high-profile companies like Dentrix Dental Systems and Nature's Herbs/Twinlabs.
American Fork saw a slow, steady increase in population from 1990-2000, averaging an increase of 3.4% a year. Its residents are young (only 35% of American Fork residents are 35 years or older), and its average household size, 3.71, is slightly over the average for Utah County.
Origin of City's Name
This city was named after the American Fork River. It has also been called McArthursville and Lake City.
Date of Incorporation: June 4, 1853
Did You Know?
American Fork was the first Utah town to have a tax-maintained free school.
| Recreation | Crime | ||
| Baseball Diamonds | 11 | Aggravated Assault | 3 |
| Bowling Alleys | 1 | Arson | 1 |
| Covered Picnic Facilities | 6 | Auto Theft | 8 |
| Golf Courses | 1 | Burglary | 8 |
| Indoor Facilities | 1 | Larceny | 17 |
| Parks | 16 | Murder | 0 |
| Rodeo Grounds | 1 | Rape | 1 |
| Soccer/Football Fields | 0 | Robbery | 0 |
| Swimming Pools | 1 | ||
| Tennis Courts | 9 | ||
| Other: 1 boat harbor, 1 library, 1 horse race track, 1 walking/jogging track, 1 multi-purpose/aerobics room, 1 weight room. | |||
| Median Age: 24.9 | Household Size: 3.7 | ||
Largest Employer: Alpine School District: 6,213 employees
State Rank by Population: 23
Political Profile
Out of the 9,994 registered voters, 7,896 cast ballots in the 2000 November election.
Schools in American Fork: