South Fork is a town located in Rio Grande County Colorado. South Fork has a 2024 population of 505. South Fork is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 512 in 2020.
The average household income in South Fork is $95,365 with a poverty rate of 9.09%. The median age in South Fork is 59.3 years: 53 years for males, and 59.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Fork was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 93.23% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 4.37% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 213 | 2.15 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 118 | 2.72 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.34 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Male | 12 | 1.75 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 1.89 | 100 | 0 |
2.37
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 1.83% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 23.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 15.14% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 21.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 113 | 29.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 344 | 337 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,542 | $64,844 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,958 | $44,792 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $35,156 | $0 | $35,781 |
$43,958
Average Earnings
$44,792
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.3% of South Fork residents speak only English, while 3.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 28 | 7.25% |
| Multiple | 20 | 12 | 60% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 6 | 20% |
9.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.44%
Male Poverty Rate
11.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Fork is Multiple, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Fork is White, with 7.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.7% |
| High School | 3.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.31% |
| Female Employed | 3.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,232 | $92,830 |
| Households | $70,804 | $95,365 |
| Married Families | $72,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,273 | $96,522 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
65.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 9.31% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.2%
Labor Force Participation
40.5%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.26%
Born in South Fork
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
99.34% of South Fork residents were born in the United States, with 29.26% having been born in Colorado. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 496 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 498 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 500 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 501 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 503 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 505 | -2 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 507 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 506 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 507 | -5 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 512 | 87 | 20.47% |
| 2019 | 425 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 425 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 428 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 430 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 430 | -7 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 437 | -6 | -1.35% |
| 2013 | 443 | -8 | -1.77% |
| 2012 | 451 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 452 | -4 | -0.88% |
| 2010 | 456 | 0 | 0% |