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Forbestown

California · 396 residents · 6.274 sq mi
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Forbestown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,942. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $233,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
−4%since 2019
from 413 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 66 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−3%since 2019
from 49.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
50169288407526201020202024Forbestown
202490
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,942
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,065
Unchangedsince 2019
from $28,950 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $235,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
11.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other47.2%(195)
Diversity Score62.3%(257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(298)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(45)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other49.3%(195)
Diversity Score70.4%(279)
Diversity Score
70
+13%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
Female
42.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forbestown, California?

Forbestown, California has about 396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forbestown, California?

The typical household in Forbestown, California earns about $58,942 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 $233,800.

How educated are people in Forbestown, California?

About 25.6% 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 10.8% of people in Forbestown, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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