Forrest township is located in Livingston County Illinois. Forrest township has a 2024 population of 1,379. Forrest township is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,420 in 2020.
The average household income in Forrest township is $89,305 with a poverty rate of 10.72%. The median age in Forrest township is 31.3 years: 31.5 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forrest township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,335 | 93.16% |
| Other race | 61 | 4.26% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.54% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 592 | 2.42 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 321 | 2.86 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.26 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 110 | 2.72 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Male | 20 | 2 | 80 | 20 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 1.7% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 16.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 37.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 202 | 22.85% |
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 | 821 | 772 | 131 |
| Other Race | 34 | 28 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 24 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 63.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,313 | $115,208 | $62,857 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,833 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $60,000 | $43,421 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,200 | $62,813 | $42,669 |
| Some College | $42,426 | $59,926 | $31,719 |
$46,200
Average Earnings
$62,813
Average Male
$42,669
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.25% of Forrest township residents speak only English, while 0.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,318 | 150 | 11.38% |
| Multiple | 22 | 3 | 13.64% |
10.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.64%
Male Poverty Rate
12.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forrest township is Multiple, with 13.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forrest township is White, with 11.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.91% |
| High School | 6.65% |
| Some College | 3.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 6.27% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,488 | $102,659 |
| Households | $85,417 | $89,305 |
| Married Families | $111,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,795 | $43,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 6.43% |
| Other Race | 12 | 19.67% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 16.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72%
Labor Force Participation
69.9%
Employment Rate
3%
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
88.7%
Born in Forrest township
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.16% of Forrest township residents were born in the United States, with 88.7% having been born in Illinois. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,314 | -13 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 1,327 | -13 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 1,340 | -13 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 1,353 | -13 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,366 | -13 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 1,379 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 1,392 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 1,405 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 1,417 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 1,420 | -72 | -4.83% |
| 2019 | 1,492 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,497 | -25 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 1,522 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,525 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 1,533 | -16 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,549 | -16 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 1,565 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 1,577 | -17 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 1,594 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 1,598 | 0 | 0% |