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Forbestown

California · 320 residents · 6.274 sq mi
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Forbestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $164,200. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
320
+10%vs 2011
vs 291 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 46 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.3
+27%vs 2011
vs 41.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
50169288407526201020202024Forbestown
202490
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,167 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,602
−4%vs 2011
vs $19,434 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.328 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services20.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $161,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$595
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $596 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−30.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
67.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%vs 2011
vs 2.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.2%(50)
Diversity Score53.7%(156)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(251)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(23)
Asian3.1%(10)
Other20.6%(66)
Diversity Score57.1%(183)
Diversity Score
57
+6%vs 2011
vs 54 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.8% in 2011
Female
40.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forbestown, California?

Forbestown, California has about 320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forbestown, California?

The typical household in Forbestown, California earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forbestown, California expensive?

In Forbestown, California, the median home is worth about $164,200, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Forbestown, California?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Forbestown, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forbestown, California?

About 18.6% of people in Forbestown, California live below the federal poverty line.

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