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Forest City

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.588
State:
Iowa

Forest City is a city located in Winnebago County, Iowa. Forest City has a 2026 population of 4,164. It is also the county seat of Winnebago County. Forest City is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,269 in 2020.

The median household income in Forest City is $69,205 with a poverty rate of 12.38%. The median age in Forest City is 34.4 years: 31.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 116.0 males.

4.2K
Total Population
908
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.41%
Growth

Forest City Population

Forest City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,164-17-0.41%
20254,181-18-0.43%
20244,199-64-1.5%
20234,263-21-0.49%
20224,284150.35%
20214,269-9-0.21%
20204,2692526.27%
20194,017-73-1.78%
20184,090240.59%
20174,066140.35%
20164,052-14-0.34%
20154,066541.35%
20144,012721.83%
20133,940-90-2.23%
20124,030-20-0.49%
20114,050-89-2.15%
20104,139-12-0.29%
20004,362-68-1.53%
19904,4301603.75%
19804,27042911.17%
19703,84191131.09%
19602,9301645.93%
19502,7662218.68%
19402,54500%

Median Age

Overall: 34.4 years
Female: 37.5 years
Male: 31.2 years

Forest City Adults

There are 3,316 adults, (756 of whom are seniors) in Forest City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,986 (46.3%)
Male: 2,304 (53.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest City includes 87.55% White, 5.24% Black or African American, 3.19% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,75687.55%
Black or African American2255.24%
Asian1373.19%
Two or more races1012.35%
Other race661.54%
Native American50.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races521.21%
Other race491.14%
Black or African American260.61%
White190.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,73787.11%
Black or African American1994.64%
Asian1373.19%
Two or more races491.14%
Other race170.4%
Native American50.12%

Forest City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest City 's average per capita income is $47,036. Household income levels show a median of $69,205. The poverty rate stands at 12.38%.

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$97,361-
Families$91,471$123,026
Households$69,205$91,886
Non Families$41,306$49,917

$47,036

Average Income

$69,205

Median Household Income

12.38%

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)