Forest County's estimated 2026 population is 6,831 with a growth rate of 1.71% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forest County is the 65th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 7,704 and has seen a growth of -11.33% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Forest County includes 79.03% White, 13.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (79.03%)
Black or African American (13.99%)
Two or more races (3.7%)
Other race (2.3%)
Asian (0.62%)
Native American (0.37%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,362 | 79.03% |
| Black or African American | 949 | 13.99% |
| Two or more races | 251 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 156 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.37% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Forest County's average per capita income is $40,059. Household income levels show a median of $50,061. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $63,077 | - |
| Families | $61,276 | $74,473 |
| Households | $50,061 | $61,627 |
| Non Families | $32,316 | $43,512 |
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