Forest City is a city located in Winnebago County Iowa. Forest City has a 2024 population of 4,274. It is also the county seat of Winnebago County. Forest City is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,266 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest City is $83,501 with a poverty rate of 7.85%. The median age in Forest City is 31.7 years: 29.3 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,734 | 87.78% |
| Asian | 317 | 7.45% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 58 | 1.36% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,580 | 2.33 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 678 | 3.11 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 656 | 1.15 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Female | 198 | 3.16 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 48 | 4.02 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 4.84% |
| Associates Degree | 476 | 19.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 409 | 16.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 213 | 8.73% |
| High School Graduate | 761 | 31.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 411 | 16.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,167 | 2,097 | 582 |
| Asian | 131 | 47 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 64 | 0 |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,350 | $40,917 | $75,449 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $59,583 | $63,563 |
| High School Graduate | $45,510 | $46,462 | $38,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,149 | $49,159 | $37,031 |
| Overall | $45,185 | $46,712 | $39,358 |
| Some College | $37,159 | $39,567 | $31,546 |
$45,185
Average Earnings
$46,712
Average Male
$39,358
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.82% of Forest City residents speak only English, while 11.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,168 | 243 | 7.67% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 47 | 29.19% |
| Other | 45 | 17 | 37.78% |
| Black | 28 | 16 | 57.14% |
7.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.1%
Male Poverty Rate
8.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Black, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest City is White, with 7.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.9% |
| High School | 9.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.78% |
| Female Employed | 4.34% |
| Male Employed | 1.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,105 | $111,001 |
| Households | $58,060 | $83,501 |
| Married Families | $90,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,125 | $43,026 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 5.86% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 45.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.42%
Born in Forest City
93.68%
Native Born
6.32%
Foreign Born
2.52%
Non Citizen
3.81%
Naturalized
93.68% of Forest City residents were born in the United States, with 63.42% having been born in Iowa. 2.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,284 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,282 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,280 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 4,278 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,276 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,274 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 4,272 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 4,276 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 4,266 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 4,266 | 249 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 4,017 | -73 | -1.78% |
| 2018 | 4,090 | 24 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 4,066 | 14 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 4,052 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,066 | 54 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 4,012 | 72 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 3,940 | -90 | -2.23% |
| 2012 | 4,030 | -20 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 4,050 | -89 | -2.15% |
| 2010 | 4,139 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,362 | -68 | -1.53% |
| 1990 | 4,430 | 160 | 3.75% |
| 1980 | 4,270 | 429 | 11.17% |
| 1970 | 3,841 | 911 | 31.09% |
| 1960 | 2,930 | 164 | 5.93% |
| 1950 | 2,766 | 221 | 8.68% |
| 1940 | 2,545 | -1,739 | -40.59% |