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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forestville

Maryland · 12,707 residents · 3.927 sq mi
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Forestville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,831. Population has fallen 24% since 1990, a loss of 4,024 residents. Median home value is $122,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,707
−24%since 1990
from 16,731 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,236 / sq mi
−24%since 1990
from 4,261 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+16%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Forestville
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,831
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,205
+40%since 1990
from $15,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$778
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $675 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.4
−2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic25%(4,181)
Black72.9%(12,201)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(206)
Asian1%(170)
Diversity Score52.5%(8,779)
2000
White, non-Hispanic10.4%(1,322)
Black85.3%(10,845)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(167)
Asian0.9%(116)
Diversity Score28.7%(3,648)
29
−45%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.9 min
+3%since 1990
from 29.1 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 Forestville, Maryland?

Forestville, Maryland has about 12,707 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forestville, Maryland?

The typical household in Forestville, Maryland earns about $51,831 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 $122,200, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Forestville, Maryland?

About 16.3% 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.

Has Forestville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestville, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,024 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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