South Fork, PA Demographics

A map of South Fork's Population by Race

South Fork, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 749, a large decrease from the 954 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 11.6% in 2020 and 20.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Fork is ranked the 1137th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 1010th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Fork's White Population

666 residents of South Fork, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Fork is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. South Fork ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's White population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of South Fork's population has decreased from 93.9% to 88.9%.

South Fork is less White than neighboring Ehrenfeld (98.8% White), Summerhill (91.4% White), St. Michael (98.1% White), Sidman (100% White), and Vinco (98.1% White).

South Fork's Black Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Fork is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. South Fork ranks 1309th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Fork is less Black than neighboring St. Michael (1.9% Black), and Vinco (0.4% Black).

South Fork's Asian Population

8 residents of South Fork, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. South Fork ranks 1033rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Fork's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

South Fork is more Asian than neighboring Ehrenfeld (0% Asian), Summerhill (0% Asian), St. Michael (0% Asian), Sidman (0% Asian), and Vinco (0% Asian).

South Fork's Hispanic Population

37 residents of South Fork, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Fork is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. South Fork ranks 1201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 146.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Fork's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.9%.

South Fork is more Hispanic than neighboring Ehrenfeld (0% Hispanic), Summerhill (2.3% Hispanic), St. Michael (0% Hispanic), Sidman (0% Hispanic), and Vinco (0.5% Hispanic).

South Fork's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Fork, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. South Fork ranks 1459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Fork's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Fork's Multiracial Population

38 residents of South Fork, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Fork is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Fork ranks 757th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Fork's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Multiracial residents' share of South Fork's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.1%.

South Fork is more Multiracial than neighboring Ehrenfeld (1.2% Multiracial), St. Michael (0% Multiracial), Sidman (0% Multiracial), and Vinco (1% Multiracial). South Fork is less Multiracial than neighboring Summerhill (6.3% 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.