West Fork, Arkansas
West Fork: city in Arkansas, USA
About
West Fork is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,317. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,623 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about West Fork
| Population | 2,623 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 72774 |
| Phone Area Codes | 479 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.57% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.43% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9243,-94.1885 |
| Altitude | 1,342 feet / 409 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:37:17 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 11.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Fork is located at 35°55'27"N 94°11'19"W (35.9242500, -94.1885400).
West Fork map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Fork increased by 11.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,042 | - | census |
| 2010 | 2,317 | 11.87% | census |
| 2011 | 2,418 | 4.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,450 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,500 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,532 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,571 | 1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,571 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,595 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,627 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,656 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,655 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,623 | -1.22% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in West Fork
1West Fork City Hall
164 N Centennial Ave, West Fork, AR 72774 View details
Phone: +14798392342 | Website available
People born in West Fork (2)
People born in West Fork, including Major League Baseball pitcher Lefty York, baseball player Mildred Earp, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Fork, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106397 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville (AR) | 72701 |
Closest post offices linked to West Fork.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Post Office | West Fork (AR) | 72774 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Farmington | 7,569 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Prairie Grove | 7,049 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Tontitown | 6,065 | Township in Washington County, Arkansas |
| Elkins | 3,664 | Township in Washington County, Arkansas |
| Johnson | 3,634 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Lincoln | 2,473 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Elm Springs | 2,418 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Goshen | 1,985 | Town in Arkansas, United States |
| Greenland | 1,397 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Winslow | 416 | City in Washington County, Arkansas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Fork distances to largest Arkansas cities