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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest City

Missouri · 338 residents · 0.979 sq mi
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Forest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,016. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 65 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $40,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

338
−16%since 1990
from 403 in 1990
1990 – 2025
345 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 412 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+12%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1582252923584251990201020202024Forest City
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,016
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,841 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,671
+138%since 1990
from $7,837 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.4%
−16.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+94%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$188
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
20.9% rent
1.3
+47%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(325)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(8)
2
−38%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−2%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest City, Missouri?

Forest City, Missouri has about 338 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest City, Missouri?

The typical household in Forest City, Missouri earns about $31,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest City, Missouri expensive?

In Forest City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $188 a month.

How educated are people in Forest City, Missouri?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forest City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest City, Missouri?

About 4.4% of people in Forest City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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