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South Fork

Colorado · 510 residents · 2.543 sq mi
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South Fork has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,000. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
510
−16%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.0
+38%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2723955196427652000201020202024South Fork
2024724
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,415
+24%since 2000
from $26,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+47%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(385)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(90)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(50)
Diversity Score54.8%(279)
Diversity Score
55
+92%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−29%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fork, Colorado?

South Fork, Colorado has about 510 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fork, Colorado earns about $51,250 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 $335,000.

How educated are people in South Fork, Colorado?

About 37.4% 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 20.8% of people in South Fork, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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