Cherry Fork, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cherry Fork, Ohio had a total population of 61, the 1251st largest community in Ohio. The poverty rate is 59.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (59.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Cherry Fork Quick Facts
How Cherry Fork Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56 | 61 | +8.9% |
How Cherry Fork Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cherry Fork Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Adams County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union | 2,899 | $29,056 | 38.6% | $132,500 |
| Manchester | 1,972 | $29,344 | 44.5% | $94,300 |
| Peebles | 1,944 | $62,500 | 24.2% | $120,800 |
| Winchester | 1,282 | $40,625 | 21.0% | $130,900 |
| Seaman | 1,205 | $46,705 | 33.0% | $134,600 |
| Bentonville | 277 | N/A | 2.5% | $265,800 |
| Rome | 55 | N/A | 61.8% | $70,000 |
Cities Similar to Cherry Fork
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octa | 63 | $27,750 | $77,500 | 0.0% | 76.2% |
| Stockdale | 63 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| New Weston | 65 | $51,500 | $66,300 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Batesville | 66 | $98,500 | $187,500 | 11.3% | 1.5% |
| Yorkshire | 67 | $71,250 | $165,000 | 0.0% | 3.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 61, Cherry Fork's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cherry Fork is a small community located in Ohio, within Adams County. The total population is 61. It ranks as the 1251st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cherry Fork is 50.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 59.0%. This is 344% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cherry Fork, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Cherry Fork was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cherry Fork, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cherry Fork, Ohio?
Cherry Fork, Ohio has a population of 61 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cherry Fork, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cherry Fork — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cherry Fork, OH?
The poverty rate in Cherry Fork is 59.0%. This means approximately 36 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cherry Fork, Ohio?
Cherry Fork's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cherry Fork, OH?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cherry Fork — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cherry Fork, Ohio?
21.7% of adults (25+) in Cherry Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.