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South Fork

Colorado · 386 residents · 2.543 sq mi
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South Fork has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $225,600. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
386
−36%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.8
+26%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2723955196427652000201020202024South Fork
2024724
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,108
−23%since 2000
from $26,128 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.9%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services21.1%
US avg: 7%
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services12.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
71.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+7%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(345)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(30)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.6%(80)
Diversity Score
21
−28%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−44%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fork, Colorado?

South Fork, Colorado has about 386 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fork, Colorado earns about $47,500 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 $225,600, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in South Fork, Colorado?

About 41.5% 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 35.9% 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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