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Forestdale

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.747
State:
Alabama

Forestdale is a CDP located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Forestdale has a 2026 population of 8,915. Forestdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Forestdale is $66,569 with a poverty rate of 17.8%. The median age in Forestdale is 41.7 years: 41.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.3 males.

8.9K
Total Population
1,321
Density (mi²)
-78 -0.87%
Growth

Forestdale Population

Forestdale Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,915-78-0.87%
20258,993-78-0.86%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 41.5 years

Forestdale Adults

There are 7,739 adults, (2,601 of whom are seniors) in Forestdale.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,402 (55.5%)
Male: 4,340 (44.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forestdale includes 72.78% Black or African American, 22.41% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,09072.78%
White2,18322.41%
Native American2902.98%
Two or more races1171.2%
Asian440.45%
Other race180.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American2862.94%
Two or more races630.65%
Other race180.18%
White120.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,09072.78%
White2,17122.28%
Two or more races540.55%
Asian440.45%
Native American40.04%

Forestdale Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forestdale 's average per capita income is $45,081. Household income levels show a median of $66,569. The poverty rate stands at 17.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,094-
Families$78,382$88,681
Households$66,569$77,593
Non Families$50,417$54,620

$45,081

Average Income

$66,569

Median Household Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)