South Fork, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of South Fork, Colorado
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South Fork as seen from the summit of Agua Ramon Mountain
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Location of South Fork in Rio Grande County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Rio Grande County |
| Incorporated | May 19, 1992 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) |
| • Land | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,216 ft (2,504 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 510 |
| • Density | 204.0/sq mi (78.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81154
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-72395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413307 |
| Website | Town of South Fork |
South Fork is a small town in Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States. It is known as a "statutory town," which means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado. The town is located where the South Fork river meets the main Rio Grande river. In 2020, about 510 people lived there.
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Exploring South Fork's Location
South Fork is located in a beautiful part of Colorado. The town covers an area of about 2.4 square miles (6.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
A Look at South Fork's Past
How South Fork Began
South Fork started as a place for cutting timber. This means there were many sawmills here long ago. The town was officially founded in 1882. Before that, it was a coaching post. This was a stop for travelers along the Rio Grande Western Railroad line. This railroad was built to help the silver mine in Creede.
Becoming an Independent Town
South Fork became an independent "statutory town" on May 19, 1992. This makes it one of the newest towns in the state to gain this status.
Changes in What People Do
In the past, most people in South Fork worked in forestry (managing forests) and mining. But over the years, things have changed. Today, many more jobs are related to tourism. People visit South Fork for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Who Lives in South Fork?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 604 | — | |
| 2010 | 386 | −36.1% | |
| 2020 | 510 | 32.1% | |
South Fork has about 510 people who live there all year round. However, during the summer, the number of people in town grows a lot. This is because many visitors and seasonal residents come to enjoy the area.
See also
In Spanish: South Fork (Colorado) para niños
