South Fork, Missouri facts for kids
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South Fork, Missouri
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 South Fork, Missouri
Location in Missouri
South Fork, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 212 |
| • Density | 60.42/sq mi (23.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-68762 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587113 |
South Fork is a small community in Howell County, Missouri, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town, but the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population.
South Fork is located about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of West Plains. You can find it along U.S. Route 160. In 2020, about 212 people lived in South Fork.
History of South Fork
The community of South Fork got its name from a nearby river. It is named after the South Fork of the Spring River.
A post office was opened in South Fork in 1860. This post office served the community for many years. It stayed open for a century, finally closing its doors in 1960.
Population and People
The number of people living in South Fork has changed over time. The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in different areas.
Population Changes
Here's how the population of South Fork has been counted:
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| 2020 | 212 | — | |
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In 2010, the population was 241 people. By 2020, the population was recorded as 212 people. This information helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.
