Forest City, Iowa Population 2022
Forest City is a city located in Winnebago County Iowa. Forest City has a 2020 population of 3,830. It is also the county seat of Winnebago County. Forest City is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -7.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,139 in 2010.
The average household income in Forest City is $63,362 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $579 per month, and the median house value is $95,300. The median age in Forest City is 35.4 years, 35 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
Forest City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Citywas:
- White: 89.56%
- Asian: 3.08%
- Black or African American: 3.00%
- Two or more races: 1.78%
- Other race: 1.73%
- Native American: 0.84%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,518 | 89.56% |
| Asian | 121 | 3.08% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 3.00% |
| Two or More Races | 70 | 1.78% |
| Some Other Race | 68 | 1.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 | 0.84% |
Forest City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,564 | 2.16 | 68.9 |
| Non Family | 647 | 1.08 | 57.8 |
| Married | 632 | 2.95 | 94.8 |
| Female | 249 | 2.97 | 31.7 |
| Male | 36 | 2.22 | 69.4 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 3.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 4.61% |
| High School Graduate | 818 | 34.57% |
| Some College | 525 | 22.19% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 9.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 17.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 197 | 8.33% |
Forest City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,195 | 2,100 | 600 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 48 | 6 |
| Asian | 48 | ||
| Native American | 33 | 30 | |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 6 | 6 |
| Black | 20 | 17 | 2 |
| Other Race | 9 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.33%.
$34,980
Average Earnings
$40,612
Average Male
$32,448
Average Female
Forest City Language by Age
Forest City Language
91.90% of Forest City residents speak only English, while 8.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.39% of the population.
Forest City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,000 | 334 | 11.13% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 25 | 15.43% |
| Other | 25 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 47 | 23 | 48.94% |
| Native | 33 | 3 | 9.09% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.79%
Male Poverty Rate
12.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Forest City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest City is White, with 11.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Hispanic, with 15.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
Forest City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Forest City Married by Age and Sex
Forest City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Forest City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 6.03% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.58% |
| Other Race | 4 | 6.90% |
Forest City Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.53%
Born in Forest City
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.93% of Forest City residents were born in the United States, with 65.53% having been born in Iowa. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,830 | -65 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 3,895 | -65 | -1.64% |
| 2020 | 3,960 | -65 | -1.61% |
| 2019 | 4,025 | -65 | -1.59% |
| 2018 | 4,090 | 25 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 4,065 | 9 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 4,056 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 4,065 | 55 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 4,010 | 72 | 1.83% |
| 2013 | 3,938 | -91 | -2.26% |
| 2012 | 4,029 | -20 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 4,049 | -90 | -2.17% |
| 2010 | 4,139 | -223 | -0.52% |
| 2000 | 4,362 | -68 | -0.15% |
| 1990 | 4,430 | 160 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 4,270 | 429 | 1.06% |
| 1970 | 3,841 | 911 | 2.74% |
| 1960 | 2,930 | 164 | 0.58% |
| 1950 | 2,766 | 221 | 0.84% |
| 1940 | 2,545 | 0.00% |