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West Fork, Arkansas

West Fork, Arkansas
City
Historic Woolsey Bridge over the West Fork, White River
Historic Woolsey Bridge over the West Fork, White River
Motto: "Where the best begins!"
Location in Washington County and the state of Arkansas
Location in Washington County and the state of Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°55′57″N 94°10′57″W / 35.93250°N 94.18250°W / 35.93250; -94.18250Coordinates: 35°55′57″N 94°10′57″W / 35.93250°N 94.18250°W / 35.93250; -94.18250
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Washington
Founded 1848
Incorporated May 18, 1885
Area
 • Total 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2)
 • Land 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,342 ft (409 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 2,042
 • Density 618.8/sq mi (237.4/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 72774
Area code(s) 479
FIPS code 05-74360
GNIS feature ID 0081903
Website www.westforkar.com

West Fork is a city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States. The population is 2,317 at the 2010 census. It is part of the FayettevilleSpringdaleRogers, AR-MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.

West Fork was incorporated as a city on May 18, 1885.

West Fork is located at 35°55′57″N 94°10′57″W / 35.93250°N 94.18250°W / 35.93250; -94.18250 (35.932618, -94.182539). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), all of it land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,042 people, 750 households, and 600 families residing in the city. The population density was 612.8 people per square mile (236.8/km²). There were 800 housing units at an average density of 240.1 per square mile (92.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.56% White or European American, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 1.71% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 3.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


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