South Fork, PA

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2023 Population
823
4.75% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
43.1
11.9% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
19.7%
13.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$42,125
30.5% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$50,200
0.199% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
346
7.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, South Fork, PA had a population of 823 people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $42,125. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Fork, PA declined from 864 to 823, a −4.75% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,273 to $42,125, a 30.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Fork, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.98%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.7%), White (Hispanic) (1.46%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%).

None of the households in South Fork, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in South Fork, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in South Fork, PA was $50,200, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in South Fork, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in South Fork, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Fork, PA is home to a population of 823 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.09% of South Fork, PA residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

In 2023, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (747 people) in South Fork, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 14 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of South Fork, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Fork, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Fork, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    747 ± 138
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    41 ± 33.1
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    14 ± 23.7
3.16%
Hispanic Population
26 people

In 2023, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (747 people) in South Fork, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 14 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.16% of the people in South Fork, PA are hispanic (26 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.09%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
9 people
0.81%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
7 people

As of 2023, 1.09% of South Fork, PA residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Fork, PA was 0.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    17 ± 22
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    6 ± 13
  3. Vietnam
    6 ± 17

South Fork, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.83 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Fork, PA employs 346 people. The largest industries in South Fork, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (79 people), Manufacturing (58 people), and Retail Trade (40 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,417), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,125), and Transportation & Warehousing ($81,125).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

346
2023 Value
± 86
−7.73%
1 Year decline
± 37.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Fork, PA declined at a rate of −7.73%, from 375 employees to 346 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Fork, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (52 people), Healthcare Support Occupations (43 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (43 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Fork, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

346
2023 Value
± 86
−7.73%
1 Year decline
± 37.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Fork, PA declined at a rate of −7.73%, from 375 employees to 346 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Fork, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (79 people), Manufacturing (58 people), and Retail Trade (40 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Fork, PA, though some of these residents may live in South Fork, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,625
Median earning men ± $9,045
$30,250
Median earning women ± $5,346

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,625), Public Administration ($56,750), and Manufacturing ($34,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,964), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($24,167).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Fork, PA was $50,200 in 2023, which is 0.165 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $50,300 to $50,200, a 0.199% decrease. The homeownership rate in South Fork, PA is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Fork, PA have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Fork, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$50,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,715
$255
Median Property Taxes
±$52

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Fork, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

70.6%
Homeownership
2023
68.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.6% of the housing units in South Fork, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$42,125
Median Household Income
± $18,263
361
Number of Households
± 70

In 2023, the median household income of the 361 households in South Fork, PA grew to $42,125 from the previous year's value of $32,273.

The following chart displays the households in South Fork, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Fork, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.4%)
  2. Carpooled (12.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (11.7%)

In 2023, 73.4% of workers in South Fork, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (11.7%).

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Commute Time

22.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Fork, PA have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.993% of the workforce in South Fork, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Fork, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Fork, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Fork, PA (162 out of 823 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Fork, PA is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.1% of the population of South Fork, PA has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 35.2% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.58% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cambria County, PA see 1287 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.75% increase from the previous year (1217 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1673 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,287 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cambria County, PA

Primary care physicians in Cambria County, PA see an average of 1,287 patients per year. This represents a 5.75% increase from the previous year (1,217 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cambria County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 14.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.89%
Uninsured
36.9%
Employer Coverage
35.2%
Medicaid
10.9%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
1.58%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Fork, PA declined by 6.68% from 4.17% to 3.89%.

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