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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest

Louisiana · 275 residents · 1.671 sq mi
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Forest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $34,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

275
+8%since 1990
from 254 in 1990
1990 – 2025
165 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 152 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+2%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1972763554335121990201020202024Forest
2024486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,191
+33%since 1990
from $9,916 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−16.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$34,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.0
−34%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(259)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(38)
14
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+13.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+10%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest, Louisiana?

Forest, Louisiana has about 275 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest, Louisiana?

The typical household in Forest, Louisiana earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest, Louisiana expensive?

In Forest, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $34,700, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Forest, Louisiana?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forest, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest, Louisiana?

About 10.5% of people in Forest, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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