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Forest River

North Dakota · 109 residents · 0.501 sq mi
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Forest River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
−29%since 2000
from 154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+31%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
731161592012441990201020202024Forest River
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,820
+89%since 2000
from $14,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(10)
Diversity Score48.7%(53)
Diversity Score
49
+88%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−50.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest River, North Dakota?

Forest River, North Dakota has about 109 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest River, North Dakota earns about $51,000 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 $79,200.

How educated are people in Forest River, North Dakota?

About 13.6% 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 3.8% 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 32 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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