CITY
Forest
Indiana · 259 residents · 0.234 sq mi
The short version
Population has declined 8% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,600. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2022 – 2024
2024259
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$84,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
70.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Forest, Indiana?
Forest, Indiana has about 259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Forest, Indiana expensive?
In Forest, Indiana, the median home is worth about $84,600.
How educated are people in Forest, Indiana?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Forest, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Forest, Indiana?
About 18.1% of people in Forest, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.
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IndianaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024