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Forestville

Michigan · 136 residents · 0.794 sq mi
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Forestville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
+7%since 2000
from 127 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.5
+20%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
60821051271501990201020202024Forestville
2024136
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,929
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,822
−25%since 2000
from $21,130 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−49.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
5.2% rent
Vacancy rate
71.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
68.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.9
+186%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(17)
Diversity Score
12
+106%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville, Michigan?

Forestville, Michigan has about 136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestville, Michigan?

The typical household in Forestville, Michigan earns about $28,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestville, Michigan expensive?

In Forestville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Forestville, Michigan?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Forestville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestville, Michigan?

About 16.5% of people in Forestville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestville, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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