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Forestdale

Alabama · 10,162 residents · 6.747 sq mi
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Forestdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,605. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $123,300. Households here earn about 25% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,162
−3%since 2000
from 10,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,506 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,605
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,819
+19%since 2000
from $19,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(5,536)
Black45.8%(4,815)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(48)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(6,643)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(2,632)
Black71.3%(7,244)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(142)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0.6%(57)
Diversity Score52.1%(5,299)
Diversity Score
52
−18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestdale, Alabama?

Forestdale, Alabama has about 10,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestdale, Alabama?

The typical household in Forestdale, Alabama earns about $52,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestdale, Alabama expensive?

In Forestdale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $123,300, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Forestdale, Alabama?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Forestdale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestdale, Alabama?

About 8.7% of people in Forestdale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestdale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestdale, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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