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Forest City

Missouri · 243 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 $39,318. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−28%since 2000
from 338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+28%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1582252923584251990201020202024Forest City
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,318
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,016 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,338
+25%since 2000
from $18,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
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
$65,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+26%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(325)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other2.3%(5)
Diversity Score8.7%(21)
Diversity Score
9
+284%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest City, Missouri?

Forest City, Missouri has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest City, Missouri earns about $39,318 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 $65,200, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Forest City, Missouri?

About 7.5% 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 14.7% 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 160 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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