The demographics of Cross Fork City are interesting to say the least. In the 1990 Census, a quarter of the city's population was under 18 years of age. In 2000, that number had declined to 2.53 percent. The median age in the city was 25 years old. The majority of households (72%) were headed by a married couple. The rest were headed by individuals. In the 2000 Census, the ratio of males to females was 98.5 to 100.
The Town Fork Creek neighborhood is comparable to Kansas City, albeit with a greater share of owner-occupied housing. This area is comparable to the city's overall housing stock, with more than 68 percent of single-family homes. The area also has a lower median rent than the city as a whole. While Cross Fork City is a growing community, the city's average property value is only $25,000, which is well below Kansas City's.