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Forrest

Illinois · 1,220 residents · 0.648 sq mi
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Forrest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,220
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,883 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9711K1K1K1K1990201020202024Forrest
2024994
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,982
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,677 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,751
+40%since 2000
from $17,707 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,165)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(33)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,135)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(75)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score16.4%(200)
Diversity Score
16
+94%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forrest, Illinois?

Forrest, Illinois has about 1,220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forrest, Illinois?

The typical household in Forrest, Illinois earns about $50,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forrest, Illinois expensive?

In Forrest, Illinois, the median home is worth about $90,900, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Forrest, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Forrest, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forrest, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Forrest, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forrest, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Forrest, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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