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Forest

Louisiana · 304 residents · 1.671 sq mi
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Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
304
+11%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+17%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1972763554335121990201020202024Forest
2024486
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,941
+36%since 2000
from $13,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+171%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(259)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(259)
Black3.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(7)
Diversity Score34.6%(105)
Diversity Score
35
+149%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest, Louisiana?

Forest, Louisiana has about 304 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest, Louisiana?

The typical household in Forest, Louisiana earns about $31,667 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 $85,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Forest, Louisiana?

About 7.8% 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 14.3% 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 50 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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