West Fork, AR

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3,054
TOTAL POPULATION
1,569
MALE POPULATION
1,485
FEMALE POPULATION
105.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,191
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,344
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,108
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,599
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

West Fork Zip Codes

West Fork Area Codes

Race in West Fork

The most populous races in West Fork are White / Caucasian (2,565 | 84.0%), Two or more Races (400 | 13.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (92 | 3.0%).
Race in West Fork
Race# Population% Population
Asian220.7%
Black / African American421.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino923.0%
Native / Alaskan130.4%
White / Caucasian2,56584.0%
Two or more Races40013.1%
Some other Race120.4%
Total3,054100.0%

Ancestry in West Fork

The most populous ancestries reported in West Fork are American (325 | 10.6%), English (303 | 9.9%), Irish (226 | 7.4%), European (204 | 6.7%), and German (193 | 6.3%), together accounting for 41.0% of all West Fork residents.
Ancestry in West Fork
Ancestry# Population% Population
American32510.6%
British311.0%
Central American692.3%
Cherokee561.8%
Czech50.2%
Czechoslovakian50.2%
Danish40.1%
Dutch311.0%
English3039.9%
European2046.7%
Finnish40.1%
French190.6%
German1936.3%
Honduran692.3%
Irish2267.4%
Italian461.5%
Korean90.3%
Maltese70.2%
Mexican140.5%
Native Hawaiian160.5%
Osage60.2%
Polish190.6%
Portuguese160.5%
Scotch-Irish260.9%
Scottish461.5%
Shoshone30.1%
Slovak100.3%
Sri Lankan130.4%
Swedish60.2%
Welsh50.2%
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Immigrants in West Fork

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in West Fork came from Central America (21 | 0.7%), Honduras (21 | 0.7%), Latin America (21 | 0.7%), Asia (13 | 0.4%), and Europe (13 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.9% of all West Fork residents.
Immigrants in West Fork
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia130.4%
Central America210.7%
China50.2%
Eastern Asia50.2%
Europe130.4%
Honduras210.7%
Latin America210.7%
Netherlands80.3%
Northern Europe50.2%
South Eastern Asia80.3%
Vietnam80.3%
Western Europe80.3%
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Sex and Age in West Fork

Sex and Age in West Fork

The most populous age groups in West Fork are 15 to 19 Years (182 | 11.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (158 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in West Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (6.6%)81 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years121 (7.7%)75 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years113 (7.2%)49 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Years182 (11.6%)96 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years92 (5.9%)67 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years146 (9.3%)58 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years101 (6.4%)158 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years100 (6.4%)53 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years128 (8.2%)91 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years138 (8.8%)138 (9.3%)
50 to 54 Years46 (2.9%)96 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years90 (5.7%)80 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years70 (4.5%)110 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years42 (2.7%)119 (8.0%)
70 to 74 Years47 (3.0%)124 (8.4%)
75 to 79 Years17 (1.1%)51 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years32 (2.0%)29 (1.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
Total1,569 (100.0%)1,485 (100.0%)

Families and Households in West Fork

Median Family Size in West Fork

The median family size in West Fork is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (593 | 72.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (28 | 3.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in West Fork
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple593 (72.8%)3.13
Single Male/Father28 (3.4%)2.68
Single Female/Mother194 (23.8%)3.06
Total Families815 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in West Fork

The median household size in West Fork is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (28 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (327 | 28.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in West Fork
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple593 (51.9%)3.24
Single Male/Father28 (2.5%)3.50
Single Female/Mother194 (17.0%)3.35
Non-family327 (28.6%)1.17
Total Households1,142 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in West Fork

Out of a total of 1,142 households in West Fork, 815 (71.4%) are family households, while 327 (28.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 303, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 285.
Household Size by Marriage Status in West Fork
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-285 (25.0%)
2-Person Households303 (26.5%)36 (3.2%)
3-Person Households238 (20.8%)6 (0.5%)
4-Person Households203 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households49 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households22 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total815 (71.4%)327 (28.6%)

Female Fertility in West Fork

Fertility by Age in West Fork

Average fertility rate in West Fork is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in West Fork
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years31 (83.8%)110.0
35 to 50 years6 (16.2%)19.0
Total37 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Fork

35.1% of women with births (37) in West Fork are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in West Fork
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total13 (35.1%)24 (64.9%)

Fertility by Education in West Fork

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in West Fork
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma25 (67.6%)114.0
College or Associate's Degree12 (32.4%)70.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total37 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Fork

64.9% of women with births in West Fork are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 50.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 72.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in West Fork
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (50.0%)6 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (35.1%)24 (64.9%)

Income in West Fork

Income Overview in West Fork

Per Capita Income in West Fork is $32,191, while median incomes of families and households are $77,344 and $68,108 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,054$32,191
Median Family Income815$77,344
Mean Family Income815$91,367
Median Household Income1,142$68,108
Mean Household Income1,142$82,245
Income Deficit815$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,0543.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,05496.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0540.36

Earnings by Sex in West Fork

Average Earnings in West Fork are $42,917, $41,731 for men and $43,415 for women, a difference of 3.9%.
Earnings by Sex in West Fork
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male840 (52.7%)$41,731
Female753 (47.3%)$43,415
Total1,593 (100.0%)$42,917

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Fork

The most common earnings brackets in West Fork are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (111 | 13.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (98 | 13.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in West Fork
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less18 (2.1%)6 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (2.9%)7 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)60 (8.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (0.8%)5 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (2.1%)34 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)7 (0.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99936 (4.3%)9 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49917 (2.0%)3 (0.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99992 (11.0%)24 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (2.3%)98 (13.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99996 (11.4%)21 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99984 (10.0%)53 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99956 (6.7%)80 (10.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99969 (8.2%)42 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99922 (2.6%)47 (6.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99925 (3.0%)83 (11.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999111 (13.2%)46 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99998 (11.7%)90 (11.9%)
$100,000+48 (5.7%)33 (4.4%)
Total840 (100.0%)753 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Fork

Average earnings in West Fork are $45,147 for men and $45,536 for women, a difference of 0.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,563, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $41,538. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,625, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $36,989.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in West Fork
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$41,538$42,955
College or Associate's Degree$61,364$36,989
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$73,563$71,625
Total$45,147$45,536

Family Income in West Fork

Family Income Brackets in West Fork

According to the West Fork family income data, there are 207 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in West Fork
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999121.5%
$15,000 to $24,999516.3%
$25,000 to $34,999627.6%
$35,000 to $49,999536.5%
$50,000 to $74,99920725.4%
$75,000 to $99,99917321.2%
$100,000 to $149,99918022.1%
$150,000 to $199,999202.5%
$200,000+577.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Fork

4-person families (144 | 17.7%) account for the highest median family income in West Fork with $112,727 per family, while 2-person families (333 | 40.9%) have the highest median income of $37,578 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in West Fork
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families333 (40.9%)$75,156
3-Person Families274 (33.6%)$71,923
4-Person Families144 (17.7%)$112,727
5-Person Families42 (5.1%)$0
6-Person Families22 (2.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total815 (100.0%)$77,344

Family Income by Number of Earners in West Fork

The median family income in West Fork is $77,344, with families comprising 2 earners (305) having the highest median family income of $108,487, while families with no earners (131) have the lowest median family income of $48,403, accounting for 37.4% and 16.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in West Fork
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners131 (16.1%)$48,403
1 Earner287 (35.2%)$68,795
2 Earners305 (37.4%)$108,487
3+ Earners92 (11.3%)$93,984
Total815 (100.0%)$77,344

Household Income in West Fork

Household Income Brackets in West Fork

With 307 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in West Fork, accounting for 26.9% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (1.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in West Fork
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000211.8%
$10,000 to $14,999534.6%
$15,000 to $24,999817.1%
$25,000 to $34,999484.2%
$35,000 to $49,99913611.9%
$50,000 to $74,99930726.9%
$75,000 to $99,99916214.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924621.5%
$150,000 to $199,999262.3%
$200,000+645.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in West Fork

The median household income in West Fork is $68,108, with the highest median household income of $115,586 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 49 households (4.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,625, with 315 households (27.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in West Fork
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years49 (4.3%)$115,586
25 to 44 Years339 (29.7%)$69,034
45 to 64 Years439 (38.4%)$91,162
65+ Years315 (27.6%)$45,625
Total1,142 (100.0%)$68,108

Poverty in West Fork

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Fork

With 2.9% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of West Fork, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (13.3%) and 7 females (22.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in West Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (4.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (22.6%)
18 to 24 Years20 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years4 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)11 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)35 (14.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (20.0%)
Total46 (2.9%)75 (5.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Fork

According to the poverty statistics in West Fork, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in West Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years104 (100.0%)77 (95.1%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years125 (92.6%)86 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years86 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
15 Years57 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years66 (100.0%)24 (77.4%)
18 to 24 Years131 (86.8%)104 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years247 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years216 (94.7%)144 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years180 (97.8%)234 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years160 (100.0%)179 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years89 (100.0%)208 (85.6%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)72 (80.0%)
Total1,523 (97.1%)1,410 (95.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Fork

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in West Fork
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total593 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Fork

According to the poverty data in West Fork, 21.4% or 6 single-father households and 3.1% or 6 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (7.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in West Fork
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (21.4%)6 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Fork

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in West Fork
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (24.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (5.4%)

Employment Characteristics in West Fork

Employment by Class of Employer in West Fork

Among the 1,546 employed individuals in West Fork, private company employees (1,009 | 65.3%), local government employees (191 | 12.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (119 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in West Fork
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,00965.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)352.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1197.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1107.1%
Local Government Employees19112.3%
State Government Employees684.4%
Federal Government Employees140.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,546100.0%

Employment Status by Age in West Fork

According to the labor force statistics for West Fork, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,426), 65.9% or 1,599 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 46 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 95.0% or 151 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.7% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in West Fork
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years47 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years151 (95.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years192 (94.1%)34 (17.7%)
30 to 34 Years224 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years300 (80.6%)7 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years334 (79.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years127 (74.7%)5 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years119 (66.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years99 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,599 (65.9%)46 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Fork

According to labor force statistics for West Fork, 80.8% of individuals (1,295) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,603) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 45 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.3% or 332 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.7% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in West Fork
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School64 (65.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma459 (78.9%)6 (1.1%)
College / Associate Degree441 (82.6%)41 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher332 (85.3%)8 (2.1%)
Total1,295 (80.8%)56 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in West Fork

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Fork are Management (181 | 11.7%), Community & Social Service (149 | 9.6%), Education Instruction & Library (102 | 6.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79 | 5.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (57 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in West Fork

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in West Fork, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (83.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (77.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in West Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Management55 (30.4%)126 (69.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science36 (63.2%)21 (36.8%)
Computers & Mathematics25 (54.3%)21 (45.7%)
Architecture & Engineering7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 53 (35.6%)96 (64.4%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (25.0%)12 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library23 (22.6%)79 (77.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment26 (83.9%)5 (16.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (32.9%)53 (67.1%)
Health Technologists26 (63.4%)15 (36.6%)
Total (Category)170 (35.2%)313 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)833 (53.7%)719 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in West Fork are Food Preparation & Serving (156 | 10.1%), Security & Protection (80 | 5.1%), Law Enforcement (62 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (62 | 4.0%), and Healthcare Support (39 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in West Fork

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in West Fork, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (80.0%), and Law Enforcement (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in West Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Security & Protection64 (80.0%)16 (20.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement46 (74.2%)16 (25.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving106 (67.9%)50 (32.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance39 (62.9%)23 (37.1%)
Personal Care & Service8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
Total (Category)217 (58.8%)152 (41.2%)
Total (Overall)833 (53.7%)719 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in West Fork are Office & Administration (162 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (100 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in West Fork

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in West Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37 (37.0%)63 (63.0%)
Office & Administration50 (30.9%)112 (69.1%)
Total (Category)87 (33.2%)175 (66.8%)
Total (Overall)833 (53.7%)719 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in West Fork are Construction & Extraction (133 | 8.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (63 | 4.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in West Fork

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in West Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair37 (58.7%)26 (41.3%)
Total (Category)170 (86.7%)26 (13.3%)
Total (Overall)833 (53.7%)719 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in West Fork are Transportation (103 | 6.6%), Production (93 | 6.0%), and Material Moving (46 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in West Fork

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in West Fork
OccupationMaleFemale
Production72 (77.4%)21 (22.6%)
Transportation81 (78.6%)22 (21.4%)
Material Moving36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
Total (Category)189 (78.1%)53 (21.9%)
Total (Overall)833 (53.7%)719 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in West Fork

Employment Industries in West Fork

The major employment industries in West Fork include Retail Trade (191 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (183 | 11.8%), Manufacturing (169 | 10.9%), Educational Services (151 | 9.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (151 | 9.7%).
Employment Industries in West Fork

Employment Industries by Sex in West Fork

The West Fork industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (90.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in West Fork
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction119 (90.8%)12 (9.2%)
Manufacturing107 (63.3%)62 (36.7%)
Wholesale Trade27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade85 (44.5%)106 (55.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing71 (96.0%)3 (4.1%)
Utilities19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific22 (37.3%)37 (62.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support45 (93.8%)3 (6.2%)
Educational Services74 (49.0%)77 (51.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15 (9.9%)136 (90.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services112 (61.2%)71 (38.8%)
Public Administration83 (60.1%)55 (39.9%)
Total833 (53.7%)719 (46.3%)

Education in West Fork

School Enrollment in West Fork

The most common levels of schooling among the 633 students in West Fork are high school (241 | 38.1%), elementary school (160 | 25.3%), and middle school (134 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in West Fork
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool375.9%
Kindergarten203.2%
Elementary School16025.3%
Middle School13421.2%
High School24138.1%
College / Undergraduate325.1%
Graduate / Professional91.4%
Total633100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Fork

Out of a total of 633 students who are enrolled in schools in West Fork, 90 (14.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 543 (85.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (41.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 75 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in West Fork
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (58.1%)13 (41.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old136 (73.9%)48 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds136 (86.6%)21 (13.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds169 (95.5%)8 (4.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total543 (85.8%)90 (14.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Fork

Bio, nature & agricultural (109 | 19.8%), education (96 | 17.4%), communications (57 | 10.4%), business (47 | 8.6%), and engineering (46 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 550 individuals in West Fork who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in West Fork
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics30.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10919.8%
Physical & Health Sciences264.7%
Psychology183.3%
Social Sciences448.0%
Engineering468.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology386.9%
Business478.6%
Education9617.4%
Literature & Languages40.7%
Liberal Arts & History234.2%
Visual & Performing Arts61.1%
Communications5710.4%
Arts & Humanities336.0%
Total550100.0%

Transportation & Commute in West Fork

Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Fork

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in West Fork are males with 2 vehicles (418, accounting for 50.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (238, making up 58.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in West Fork
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (1.3%)15 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle42 (5.0%)174 (24.4%)
2 Vehicles418 (50.2%)238 (33.4%)
3 Vehicles235 (28.2%)172 (24.1%)
4 Vehicles98 (11.8%)72 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles29 (3.5%)42 (5.9%)
Total833 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Commute Time in West Fork

The most frequently occuring commute durations in West Fork are 20 to 24 minutes (333 commuters, 22.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (265 commuters, 18.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (157 commuters, 10.6%).
Commute Time in West Fork
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes302.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1329.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1439.7%
15 to 19 Minutes26518.0%
20 to 24 Minutes33322.6%
25 to 29 Minutes1218.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15710.6%
35 to 39 Minutes120.8%
40 to 44 Minutes553.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1439.7%
60 to 89 Minutes765.2%
90 or more Minutes70.5%

Commute Time by Sex in West Fork

The most common commute times in West Fork are 15 to 19 minutes (152 commuters, 18.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (187 commuters, 28.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in West Fork
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes20 (2.5%)10 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes39 (4.8%)93 (14.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes108 (13.3%)35 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes152 (18.8%)113 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes146 (18.0%)187 (28.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes69 (8.5%)52 (7.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes98 (12.1%)59 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes12 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes29 (3.6%)26 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes97 (12.0%)46 (6.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes40 (4.9%)36 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Fork

The most frequent times of departure to work in West Fork are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (132, 16.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (155, 23.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in West Fork
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM69 (8.5%)9 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM73 (9.0%)5 (0.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM75 (9.3%)47 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM23 (2.8%)86 (13.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM108 (13.3%)155 (23.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM124 (15.3%)140 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM132 (16.3%)44 (6.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM35 (4.3%)31 (4.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM25 (3.1%)11 (1.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10 (1.2%)94 (14.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM38 (4.7%)26 (3.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM68 (8.4%)10 (1.5%)
Total810 (100.0%)664 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in West Fork

Occupancy by Ownership in West Fork

Of the total 1,142 dwellings in West Fork, owner-occupied units account for 913 (79.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 229 (20.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in West Fork
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units91379.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22920.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,142100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in West Fork

Occupancy by Household Size in West Fork
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28525.0%
2-Person Household33929.7%
3-Person Household24421.4%
4+ Person Household27424.0%
Total Housing Units1,142100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Fork

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in West Fork
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household243 (85.3%)42 (14.7%)
2-Person Household293 (86.4%)46 (13.6%)
3-Person Household227 (93.0%)17 (7.0%)
4+ Person Household150 (54.7%)124 (45.3%)
Total Housing Units913 (79.9%)229 (20.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Fork

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in West Fork
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (74.1%)22 (25.9%)
High School Diploma278 (79.9%)70 (20.1%)
College/Associate Degree272 (71.2%)110 (28.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher300 (91.7%)27 (8.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Fork

Occupancy by Age of Householder in West Fork
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21819.1%
35 to 44 Years17014.9%
45 to 54 Years22519.7%
55 to 64 Years21418.7%
65 to 74 Years23120.2%
75 to 84 Years746.5%
85 Years and Over100.9%
Total1,142100.0%

Housing Finances in West Fork

Median Income by Occupancy in West Fork

Median Income by Occupancy in West Fork
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied913 (79.9%)$71,063
Renter-Occupied229 (20.1%)$58,566
Average1,142 (100.0%)$68,108

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Fork

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in West Fork
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99953 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99921 (2.3%)15 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99929 (3.2%)16 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99942 (4.6%)6 (2.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99983 (9.1%)53 (23.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999246 (26.9%)61 (26.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999152 (16.7%)10 (4.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999177 (19.4%)68 (29.7%)
$150,000 or more90 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total913 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Fork

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in West Fork
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30076 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499153 (16.8%)6 (2.6%)
$500 to $799198 (21.7%)15 (6.6%)
$800 to $999123 (13.5%)81 (35.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499294 (32.2%)45 (19.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99946 (5.0%)54 (23.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49916 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total913 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in West Fork

Housing Structures in West Fork

Housing Structures in West Fork
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,10596.8%
Single Unit, Attached70.6%
2 Unit Apartments141.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments90.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other70.6%
Total1,142100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Fork

Housing Structures by Occupancy in West Fork
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached891 (80.6%)214 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total913 (79.9%)229 (20.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Fork

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in West Fork
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms33 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms354 (38.8%)122 (53.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms409 (44.8%)99 (43.2%)
8 or more Rooms117 (12.8%)8 (3.5%)
Total913 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Fork

Housing Structure by Heating Type in West Fork
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas556 (60.9%)124 (54.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity314 (34.4%)105 (45.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels38 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total913 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in West Fork

Household Vehicle Usage in West Fork
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle27 (3.0%)9 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle307 (33.6%)51 (22.3%)
2 Vehicles311 (34.1%)111 (48.5%)
3 or more Vehicles268 (29.3%)58 (25.3%)
Total913 (100.0%)229 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in West Fork

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in West Fork

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units344569
Median Property Value$136,400$157,900
Median Household Income$66,875$46
Monthly Housing Costs$396$4
Real Estate Taxes$716$78

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Fork

Property Value by Mortgage Status in West Fork
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011 (3.2%)23 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (24.4%)60 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999178 (51.7%)456 (80.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99971 (20.6%)26 (4.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)4 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Fork

Household Income by Mortgage Status in West Fork
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00020 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99966 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99910 (2.9%)37 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (7.6%)32 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (21.2%)57 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99967 (19.5%)173 (30.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99938 (11.1%)85 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more44 (12.8%)139 (24.4%)
Total344 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Fork

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in West Fork
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x173 (50.3%)73,606 (12,936.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x69 (20.1%)225 (39.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (0.9%)180 (31.6%)
4.0x or more81 (23.5%)74 (13.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Fork

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in West Fork
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800193 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49955 (16.0%)165 (29.0%)
$800 to $1,49986 (25.0%)228 (40.1%)
Total344 (100.0%)569 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in West Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Fork
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years150 (75.8%)48 (24.2%)
6 to 18 Years468 (81.2%)108 (18.8%)
19 to 25 Years132 (55.7%)105 (44.3%)
26 to 34 Years309 (71.5%)123 (28.5%)
35 to 44 Years295 (79.3%)77 (20.7%)
45 to 54 Years415 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
55 to 64 Years339 (96.9%)11 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,579 (84.5%)475 (15.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in West Fork
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born150 (75.8%)48 (24.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen468 (81.2%)108 (18.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen132 (55.7%)105 (44.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Fork

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in West Fork
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000202 (97.1%)6 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999305 (87.9%)42 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999729 (77.5%)211 (22.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999428 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over915 (80.9%)216 (19.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Fork

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in West Fork
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 649 (24.7%)106 (53.5%)
6 to 18 Years115 (20.0%)359 (62.3%)
19 to 25 Years8 (3.4%)132 (55.7%)
25 to 34 Years42 (9.7%)276 (63.9%)
35 to 44 Years74 (19.9%)230 (61.8%)
45 to 54 Years68 (16.3%)357 (85.4%)
55 to 64 Years99 (28.3%)303 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years296 (89.2%)140 (42.2%)
75 Years and over139 (100.0%)109 (78.4%)
Total890 (29.1%)2,012 (65.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Fork

Disability Status by Sex by Age in West Fork
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years27 (6.8%)31 (9.7%)
35 to 64 Years90 (15.7%)61 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years52 (58.4%)43 (17.7%)
75 Years and over37 (75.5%)44 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in West Fork

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in West Fork: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (20.2%)6 (2.5%)
75 Years and over32 (65.3%)25 (27.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in West Fork: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.1%)3 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (7.9%)6 (2.5%)
75 Years and over14 (28.6%)12 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in West Fork: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years19 (4.8%)22 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years39 (6.8%)6 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (38.8%)18 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in West Fork: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years30 (5.2%)28 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years33 (37.1%)37 (15.2%)
75 Years and over19 (38.8%)26 (28.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in West Fork: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (4.4%)

Technology Access in West Fork

Computing Device Access in West Fork

Computing Device Access in West Fork
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop83873.4%
Smartphone1,05492.3%
Tablet74064.8%
No Computing Device564.9%
Total1,142100.0%

Internet Access in West Fork

Internet Access in West Fork
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home79069.2%
Cellular Data Only20117.6%
Satellite Internet494.3%
No Internet12010.5%
Total1,142100.0%

West Fork Summary

History

West Fork is a city located in Washington County, Arkansas. It is part of the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1887. It was named after the nearby West Fork of the White River.
West Fork was originally a small farming community, but it began to grow in the late 19th century when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (Frisco) built a line through the area. The railroad brought new businesses and industries to the area, and the population began to grow.
In the early 20th century, West Fork was a thriving community with a variety of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a lumberyard, a cotton gin, and a flour mill. The city also had a school, a post office, and a newspaper.

Geography

West Fork is located in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It is situated in the foothills of the Boston Mountains, which are part of the Ozark Plateau. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 49 and U.S. Route 71.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The elevation of West Fork is 1,072 feet above sea level.
The climate in West Fork is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 63°F, and the average annual precipitation is 45 inches.

Economy

West Fork’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large poultry processing plants, as well as a variety of other manufacturing businesses.
The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several stores and restaurants located in the downtown area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, West Fork had a population of 3,364. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in West Fork was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income was $19,945. About 11.3% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
West Fork is served by the West Fork School District, which includes West Fork Elementary School, West Fork Middle School, and West Fork High School. The city is also home to the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of West Fork?
Total Population of West Fork is 3,054.
What is the Total Male Population of West Fork?
Total Male Population of West Fork is 1,569.
What is the Total Female Population of West Fork?
Total Female Population of West Fork is 1,485.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in West Fork?
There are 105.66 Males per 100 Females in West Fork.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in West Fork?
There are 94.65 Females per 100 Males in West Fork.
What is the Median Population Age in West Fork?
Median Population Age in West Fork is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in West Fork
Average Family Size in West Fork is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in West Fork
Average Household Size in West Fork is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in West Fork?
Per Capita income in West Fork is $32,191.
What is the Median Family Income in West Fork?
Median Family Income in West Fork is $77,344.
What is the Median Household income in West Fork?
Median Household Income in West Fork is $68,108.
What is Income or Wage Gap in West Fork?
Income or Wage Gap in West Fork is 3.9%.
Women in West Fork earn 96.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in West Fork?
Inequality or Gini Index in West Fork is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in West Fork?
There are 1,599 People in the Labor Forcein in West Fork.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in West Fork?
65.9% of People are in the Labor Force in West Fork.
What is the Unemployment Rate in West Fork?
Unemployment Rate in West Fork is 2.9%.