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East Fork, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.
Population
945
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
458
ZIP codes
0
East Fork and its ZIP codes
East Fork at a glance
- East Fork is about 7.1 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,000 a year, 44% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- Median rent is $603 a month.
Housing and community stats
East Fork, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,000
Poverty rate
68.5%
Median rent
$603/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
3.0%
Median age
27.4
Average commute
35.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for East Fork.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
27,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
How people get to work
East Fork, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled28.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East Fork, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,168
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
328
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 21°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Fork, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
34.6%
U.S. 12.8% +21.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
Cities near East Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey CreekCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Seven MileCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.3 |
| WhiteriverCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 15.7 |
| Fort ApacheCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Rainbow CityCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Canyon DayCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.2 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 61.6 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 17 |
| HondahCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 12.2 |
| McNaryCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.7 |
| Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 24 mi | 11.2 |
| CarrizoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Fork, AZ in?
- East Fork is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What is the population of East Fork, AZ?
- About 945 people live in East Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Fork?
- Nearby places include Turkey Creek (1.2 mi), Seven Mile (1.9 mi), Whiteriver (2.7 mi), Fort Apache (3.8 mi), Rainbow City (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023