Demographics

• Population (as of 2021): 42,895
• White: 94.21%
• Two or more races: 2.36%
• Other race: 1.53%
• Median resident age: 25.3
• Male: 51%, Female: 49%
• Average Earnings: $40,473

History

• Settled in 1851 by pioneers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
• Name "Spanish Fork" was derived from the fact that the route of the Taos trappers during the early part of the 1800's followed the canyon and the river
• 1862: First school built
• 1909: First lighty and power system built
• 1925: First annual Utah County livestock show held in City Square

Current Events

• 2021 Spanish Fork Fiesta Days
• Fiesta Days Rodeo
• Disney's Freaky Friday by Spanish Fork Community Theater
• Parent/Child Book Club