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South Fork

Pennsylvania · 954 residents · 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 $27,798. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,400. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
−16%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,088 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7048399731K1K1990201020202024South Fork
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,798
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,144 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,126
+51%since 2000
from $13,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+46%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(896)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(15)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.4%(33)
Diversity Score14%(133)
Diversity Score
14
+699%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Fork, Pennsylvania?

South Fork, Pennsylvania has about 954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Fork, Pennsylvania earns about $27,798 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in South Fork, Pennsylvania?

About 6.0% 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 21.9% 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 243 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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