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South Fork

Colorado · 506 residents (2025 est.) · 2.543 sq mi
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South Fork has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $423,800. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724
+20%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+21%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:506 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2723955196427652000201020202024South Fork
2024724
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,339
+66%since 2000
from $26,128 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−12%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$423,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
50.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+25%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(512)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(75)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.5%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(682)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score13.8%(100)
Diversity Score
14
−51%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fork, Colorado?

South Fork, Colorado has about 724 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Fork, Colorado?

The typical household in South Fork, Colorado earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Fork, Colorado expensive?

In South Fork, Colorado, the median home is worth about $423,800, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in South Fork, Colorado?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Fork, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Fork, Colorado?

About 11.1% of people in South Fork, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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