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Forest River

North Dakota · 125 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Forest River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−19%since 2000
from 154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+23%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
731161592012441990201020202024Forest River
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,997
+43%since 2000
from $14,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction25.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−57.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−48%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(1)
Diversity Score35.5%(44)
Diversity Score
36
+37%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
43.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest River, North Dakota?

Forest River, North Dakota has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest River, North Dakota earns about $63,750 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Forest River, North Dakota?

About 8.8% 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 13.3% 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 16 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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