Forest City is a town located in Rutherford County North Carolina. Forest City has a 2024 population of 7,391. Forest City is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,375 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest City is $55,542 with a poverty rate of 38.93%. The median age in Forest City is 32.8 years: 26.8 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,431 | 60.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,091 | 28.42% |
| Two or more races | 401 | 5.45% |
| Other race | 323 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 111 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,691 | 2.69 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 1,142 | 1.15 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 719 | 3.92 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
| Married | 620 | 3.5 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Male | 210 | 4.44 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
44.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 347 | 7.61% |
| Associates Degree | 356 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 523 | 11.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 262 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,371 | 30.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 4.76% |
| Some College | 1,486 | 32.57% |
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 | 2,862 | 2,504 | 554 |
| Black | 1,214 | 1,130 | 109 |
| Hispanic | 254 | 220 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 218 | 176 | 77 |
| Other Race | 144 | 136 | 38 |
| Asian | 60 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 94.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 35.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,766 | $0 | $29,621 |
| Graduate Degree | $152,708 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,309 | $34,618 | $20,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,625 | $59,056 | $33,354 |
| Overall | $32,754 | $41,442 | $27,208 |
| Some College | $29,312 | $40,313 | $27,346 |
$32,754
Average Earnings
$41,442
Average Male
$27,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.88% of Forest City residents speak only English, while 7.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,081 | 1,458 | 70.06% |
| White | 4,151 | 1,165 | 28.07% |
| Hispanic | 558 | 132 | 23.66% |
| Other | 292 | 92 | 31.51% |
| Multiple | 401 | 58 | 14.46% |
38.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.69%
Male Poverty Rate
42.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Black, with 70.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Multiple, with 14.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 52.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.15% |
| Some College | 31.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.32% |
| Female Employed | 29.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.36% |
| Male Employed | 13.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,710 | $57,989 |
| Households | $35,232 | $55,542 |
| Married Families | $71,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $50,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
432
Number of Veterans
281
Male Veterans
151
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Vietnam | 80 |
| World War II | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 141 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 365 | 11.12% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 18.09% |
| Black | 38 | 2.69% |
| Other Race | 21 | 14.58% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
48.4%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
73.35%
Born in Forest City
96.67%
Native Born
3.33%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
1.7%
Naturalized
96.67% of Forest City residents were born in the United States, with 73.35% having been born in North Carolina. 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,411 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 7,407 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 7,403 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 7,399 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 7,395 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 7,391 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 7,387 | 40 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 7,347 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 7,361 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 7,375 | 218 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 7,157 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,143 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 7,147 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 7,142 | -54 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 7,196 | -52 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 7,248 | -64 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 7,312 | -61 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 7,373 | -36 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 7,409 | -54 | -0.72% |
| 2010 | 7,463 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,549 | 74 | 0.99% |
| 1990 | 7,475 | -213 | -2.77% |
| 1980 | 7,688 | 509 | 7.09% |
| 1970 | 7,179 | 623 | 9.5% |
| 1960 | 6,556 | 1,585 | 31.88% |
| 1950 | 4,971 | -64 | -1.27% |
| 1940 | 5,035 | 966 | 23.74% |
| 1930 | 4,069 | -3,342 | -45.1% |