South Fork, CO Demographics

A map of South Fork's Population by Race

South Fork, Colorado has an estimated population of 724, a dramatic increase from the 510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Fork, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Fork has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Fork, that probability was 39.7% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Fork is ranked the 251st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Fork was ranked the 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Fork's White Population

682 residents of South Fork, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Fork is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. South Fork ranks 285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's White population has grown by an estimated 77.1%. White residents' share of South Fork's population has increased from 75.5% to 94.2%.

South Fork is more White than neighboring Alpine (60% White), Del Norte (55.6% White), and Monte Vista (24.7% White). South Fork is less White than neighboring Gerrard (100% White), and City of Creede (97.5% White).

South Fork's Black Population

3 residents of South Fork, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. South Fork ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

South Fork is more Black than neighboring Alpine (0% Black), Gerrard (0% Black), City of Creede (0% Black), and Monte Vista (0.3% Black). South Fork is less Black than neighboring Del Norte (0.8% Black).

South Fork's Asian Population

1 residents of South Fork, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. South Fork ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of South Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

South Fork is more Asian than neighboring Alpine (0% Asian), Gerrard (0% Asian), Del Norte (0% Asian), City of Creede (0% Asian), and Monte Vista (0% Asian).

South Fork's Hispanic Population

30 residents of South Fork, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Fork is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. South Fork ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 17.6% to 4.1%.

South Fork is more Hispanic than neighboring Gerrard (0% Hispanic), and City of Creede (2.5% Hispanic). South Fork is less Hispanic than neighboring Alpine (40% Hispanic), Del Norte (39.5% Hispanic), and Monte Vista (69.5% Hispanic).

South Fork's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of South Fork, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Fork is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. South Fork ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

South Fork is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alpine (0% Native American/Other), Gerrard (0% Native American/Other), and City of Creede (0% Native American/Other). South Fork is less Native American/Other than neighboring Del Norte (1.8% Native American/Other), and Monte Vista (2.2% Native American/Other).

South Fork's Multiracial Population

6 residents of South Fork, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Fork ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.8%.

South Fork is more Multiracial than neighboring Alpine (0% Multiracial), Gerrard (0% Multiracial), and City of Creede (0% Multiracial). South Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring Del Norte (2.4% Multiracial), and Monte Vista (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.