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Forest City

Florida · 14,623 residents · 4.299 sq mi
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Forest City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,698. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $278,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,623
+16%since 2000
from 12,612 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,401 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,934 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Forest City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,698
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,191 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,251
+52%since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $746 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+98%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(9,386)
Black4.6%(578)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(1,964)
Asian3.4%(427)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(6,215)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(7,603)
Black9.2%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(4,233)
Asian4.7%(687)
Other3.6%(528)
Diversity Score77.8%(11,372)
Diversity Score
78
+58%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest City, Florida?

Forest City, Florida has about 14,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest City, Florida?

The typical household in Forest City, Florida earns about $65,698 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest City, Florida expensive?

In Forest City, Florida, the median home is worth about $278,900, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Forest City, Florida?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Forest City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest City, Florida?

About 7.8% of people in Forest City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,985 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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