Forest City

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

Forest City is a city located in Winnebago County, Iowa. Forest City has a 2025 population of 4,276. It is also the county seat of .Forest City is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,266 in 2020.

The average household income in Forest City is $92,554 with a poverty rate of 9.38%. The median age in Forest City is 32 years: 30.5 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest City includes 87.83% White, 7.55% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Two or more races, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,759	87.83%
Asian	323	7.55%
Black or African American	91	2.13%
Other race	57	1.33%
Two or more races	48	1.12%
Native American	2	0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Forest City Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest City's average per capita income is $45,759. Household income levels show a median of $62,917. The poverty rate stands at 9.38%.

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	$99,028	-
Families	$83,147	$117,074
Households	$62,917	$92,554
Non Families	$44,632	$45,005

$45,759

Average Income

$62,917

Median Household Income

9.38%

Poverty Rate