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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forestville

Maryland · 16,731 residents · 3.927 sq mi
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Forestville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,350. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value is $99,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,731
+32%vs 2000
vs 12,707 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,261 / sq mi
+32%vs 2000
vs 3,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Forestville
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Section 02

Income & economy

$41,350
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,831 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,816
−29%vs 2000
vs $22,205 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$99,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$675
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $778 in 2000
US average: $450
57.0%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.6% in 2000
43.0% rent
2.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(1,322)
Black85.3%(10,845)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(167)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(3,648)
1990
White, non-Hispanic25%(4,181)
Black72.9%(12,201)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(206)
Asian1%(170)
Other1.1%(179)
Diversity Score52.5%(8,779)
52
+83%vs 2000
vs 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville, Maryland?

Forestville, Maryland has about 16,731 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forestville, Maryland?

The typical household in Forestville, Maryland earns about $41,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestville, Maryland expensive?

In Forestville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Forestville, Maryland?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forestville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestville, Maryland?

About 5.8% of people in Forestville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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