Forest City Population

2010–2026

1,733

2026 projection

2.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Forest City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,733-80.46%
20251,741-40.23%
20241,745-60.34%
20231,751-60.34%
20221,757-170.96%
20211,774-10.06%
20201,775+422.42%
20191,733-170.97%
20181,750-140.79%
20171,764-40.23%

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Forest City Demographics

46.2median age

Median age

Female50 yrs
Male42.6 yrs

Adults

1,420
447 seniors · 31%973 other adults

Sex

Female 54.9% · 971Male 45.1% · 799

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 18 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Forest City Income

$57,404median household income

Median household income

$57,404

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,697

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Forest City Marital Status

36% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married36%42%31%
Never married33%37%29%
Divorced17%12%22%
Widowed13%9%16%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201