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Spanish Fork, UT
City in Utah County, Utah.
Population
44,946
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,528
ZIP codes
0
Spanish Fork and its ZIP codes
Spanish Fork at a glance
- Spanish Fork is about 62 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $104,844, 10% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $481,500 and median rent is $1,489 a month.
Local data for Spanish Fork, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spanish Fork, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,844
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$481,500
Median rent
$1,489/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
39.3%
Median age
28.3
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,985), German Americans (3,621), Scottish Americans (1,815).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Spanish Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
How people get to work
Spanish Fork, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spanish Fork, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spanish Fork, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Spanish Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| SpringvilleCity | 3.2 mi | 14.5 |
| MapletonCity | 3.6 mi | 13.3 |
| SalemCity | 5 mi | 12.1 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.9 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 8.5 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 7.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 7.9 mi | 2.9 |
| PaysonCity | 8.8 mi | 13.2 |
| Hobble CreekCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.6 |
| ProvoCity | 9.7 mi | 41.9 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.6 |
| SantaquinCity | 12 mi | 10.5 |
| OremCity | 13 mi | 18.6 |
| GenolaTown | 13 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spanish Fork, UT in?
- Spanish Fork is in Utah County, Utah.
- What is the population of Spanish Fork, UT?
- About 44,946 people live in Spanish Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spanish Fork?
- Nearby places include Palmyra (2.8 mi), Springville (3.2 mi), Mapleton (3.6 mi), Salem (5 mi), Lake Shore (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023