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South Fork

Pennsylvania · 907 residents (2025 est.) · 0.457 sq mi
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South Fork has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 389 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
−34%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,639 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 2,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+21%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:907 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7048399731K1K1990201020202024South Fork
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,144 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,577
+92%since 2000
from $13,298 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+26%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+7%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,128)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(37)
Asian1.1%(8)
Other5.1%(38)
Diversity Score25.5%(191)
Diversity Score
26
+1359%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fork, Pennsylvania?

South Fork, Pennsylvania has about 749 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fork, Pennsylvania earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Fork, Pennsylvania expensive?

In South Fork, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in South Fork, Pennsylvania?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Fork, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Fork, Pennsylvania?

About 23.4% of people in South Fork, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Fork, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, South Fork, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 448 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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