Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forks, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

355

Median Agei

52.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

100%355

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%13

High School Diploma

48.5%146

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%11

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%22

Associate's Degree

8.6%26

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%54

Master's Degree

5%15

Professional Degree

0.7%2

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,000

Median Renti

$875

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.5%116

Renter-Occupied

20.5%30

Total Units

368

Homeownership

79.5%

Vacancy Rate

60.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%9

$50K–$100K

10.3%12

$100K–$150K

19%22

$150K–$200K

12.9%15

$200K–$300K

27.6%32

$300K–$500K

19.8%23

$1M+

2.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%16

2000–2009

9.8%36

1990–1999

10.6%39

1980–1989

13.9%51

1970–1979

14.7%54

1960–1969

9.2%34

1950–1959

10.9%40

1940–1949

5.2%19

1939 or earlier

21.5%79

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

40.4%59

Wood

27.4%40

Bottled/LP Gas

13%19

Electricity

9.6%14

Other

6.2%9

Utility Gas

2.7%4

No Fuel

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,250

Mean Household Incomei

$92,311

Per Capita Incomei

$41,783

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

185

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.7%4

$15K–$20K

6.2%9

$20K–$25K

5.5%8

$25K–$30K

5.5%8

$30K–$35K

3.4%5

$35K–$40K

6.2%9

$40K–$45K

2.7%4

$45K–$50K

4.8%7

$50K–$60K

6.8%10

$60K–$75K

8.2%12

$75K–$100K

9.6%14

$100K–$125K

16.4%24

$125K–$150K

9.6%14

$150K–$200K

6.8%10

$200K+

5.5%8

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$355/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers47 homes62% occupied$355/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,250/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

81%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32% of subsidized households are minority

38% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

84% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

175

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

181

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(10.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured