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Forestville

California · 3,264 residents · 5.257 sq mi
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Forestville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,922. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $584,600. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,264
+38%since 2000
from 2,370 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
621 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+17%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Forestville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,922
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,681
+52%since 2000
from $31,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$584,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,306
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $766 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+53%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,974)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino10%(237)
Asian1.6%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(699)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,485)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(454)
Asian1.4%(45)
Other5.4%(175)
Diversity Score45.8%(1,493)
Diversity Score
46
+55%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville, California?

Forestville, California has about 3,264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestville, California?

The typical household in Forestville, California earns about $79,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestville, California expensive?

In Forestville, California, the median home is worth about $584,600, and the typical rent is about $1,306 a month.

How educated are people in Forestville, California?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forestville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestville, California?

About 5.6% of people in Forestville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestville, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 745 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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