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Forest City

Illinois · 222 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Forest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
222
−23%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892352823283751990201020202024Forest City
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,870
+43%since 2000
from $13,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(11)
Diversity Score16.3%(36)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest City, Illinois?

Forest City, Illinois has about 222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest City, Illinois earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest City, Illinois expensive?

In Forest City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Forest City, Illinois?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Forest City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest City, Illinois?

About 18.5% of people in Forest City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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