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Forest Park

Georgia · 19,932 residents · 9.22 sq mi
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Forest Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,585. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,800. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,932
−7%since 2000
from 21,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,162 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+15%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K18K19K21K22K1990201020202024Forest Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,585
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,413
+17%since 2000
from $14,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
61.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(7,557)
Black36.8%(7,883)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(4,322)
Asian5.9%(1,268)
Other0%
Diversity Score85.6%(18,350)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(2,467)
Black46.5%(9,268)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(6,197)
Asian6.9%(1,375)
Other2.4%(475)
Diversity Score82.7%(16,479)
Diversity Score
83
−3%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2013
from 56.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park, Georgia?

Forest Park, Georgia has about 19,932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Park, Georgia?

The typical household in Forest Park, Georgia earns about $35,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Park, Georgia expensive?

In Forest Park, Georgia, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Georgia?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Park, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Park, Georgia?

About 21.3% of people in Forest Park, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Park, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Park, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,007 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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