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The population of Spanish Fork has historically increased at a fairly modest rate and has tended to lag beyond the growth rate for Utah County as a whole. Prior to the current building boom, the 1970’s represented Spanish Fork’s largest growth period, with an increase in population from 7,284 in 1970 to 9,825 in 1980, an increase of 35%. If current trends continue, Spanish Fork will grow at a far greater rate than that for the 1990’s, and may reach 20,000 by the turn of the century.

Spanish Fork, like most communities in Utah, has a relatively young population because of the large average family size. Average family size in 1990 was 3.89 persons, and average household size was 3.45. The United States as a whole averages about 3.2 persons per family and 2.7 per household. The median age in Spanish Fork in 1990 was about 24, while the United States averaged about 32.

While the younger age groups represent a high proportionate share of the total population, the State Office of Planning and Budget has projected that the fastest growing segments of Utah’s and Utah County’s population will be in the 40-59 age group, with a fairly large growth rate in the over 70 age group as well. The 0-19 age groups are actually forecast to decline in population. If these projections hold true, the 2000 census should show that Spanish Fork’s average household size has decreased, and its median age has increased.

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