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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest City

North Carolina · 7,549 residents · 8.569 sq mi
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Forest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,243. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,700. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,549
+1%since 1990
from 7,475 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 872 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+12%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Forest City
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,243
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,068 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,248
+44%since 1990
from $10,572 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
48.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(5,462)
Black26.5%(1,980)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score49.9%(3,732)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(4,935)
Black28.7%(2,168)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(281)
Asian0.6%(47)
Diversity Score59%(4,457)
Diversity Score
59
+18%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest City, North Carolina?

Forest City, North Carolina has about 7,549 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Forest City, North Carolina earns about $24,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest City, North Carolina expensive?

In Forest City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Forest City, North Carolina?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest City, North Carolina?

About 19.2% of people in Forest City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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