South Fork, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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South Fork, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Lake Street and Main Street in South Fork
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Location of South Fork in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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 South Fork, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
South Fork, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 928 |
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(2019)
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842 |
| • Density | 1,783.90/sq mi (688.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15956
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-72168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215034 |
South Fork is a small town, called a borough, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the larger Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. In 2010, about 928 people lived there. This was fewer than the 1,138 people who lived there in 2000.
Where is South Fork?
South Fork is located in the southern part of Cambria County. It sits in a valley near the Little Conemaugh River. This is where the river's South Fork joins it.
A major road, U.S. Route 219, runs just east of the town. This four-lane highway can take you about 10 miles north to Ebensburg. Ebensburg is the main town of Cambria County. Johnstown is about 10 miles southwest. Altoona is about 30 miles to the northeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that South Fork covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.30 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.03 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in South Fork
South Fork has seen its population change over the years. In 1890, there were 1,295 people. The population grew to 4,592 by 1910. Since then, the number of people living in South Fork has slowly decreased. By 2010, the population was 928.
In 2000, there were 1,138 people living in South Fork. These people lived in 452 households, and 311 of these were families. The population was mostly White (99.74%).
About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 37 years.
Notable People from South Fork
- Washington Irving Stineman (1869–1947) was a member of the Pennsylvania Senate. He was an important leader in the state government.
