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Forest River

North Dakota · 109 residents (2025 est.) · 0.501 sq mi
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Forest River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−44%since 2000
from 154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+39%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:109 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
731161592012441990201020202024Forest River
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,161
+180%since 2000
from $14,698 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+18%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−2%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(78)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(4)
Diversity Score24%(21)
Diversity Score
24
−8%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−60.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2016
from 74.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2016
from 25.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest River, North Dakota?

Forest River, North Dakota has about 87 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest River, North Dakota?

The typical household in Forest River, North Dakota earns about $71,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest River, North Dakota expensive?

In Forest River, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $84,400.

How educated are people in Forest River, North Dakota?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forest River, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest River, North Dakota?

About 6.9% of people in Forest River, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest River, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest River, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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