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Forestdale

Alabama · 10,409 residents · 6.747 sq mi
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Forestdale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,409
−1%since 2000
from 10,509 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,543 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,558 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Forestdale
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,588
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,133
+51%since 2000
from $19,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(1,684)
Black78.7%(8,187)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(254)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other3.2%(334)
Diversity Score45.2%(4,706)
Diversity Score
45
−28%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestdale, Alabama?

Forestdale, Alabama has about 10,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestdale, Alabama?

The typical household in Forestdale, Alabama earns about $57,588 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 $121,900, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Forestdale, Alabama?

About 25.5% 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 9.3% of people in Forestdale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestdale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestdale, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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