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Forestville

New York · 721 residents · 1.056 sq mi
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Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,000.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
721
−6%since 2000
from 770 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
683 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4805796777758741990201020202024Forestville
2024721
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,678
+86%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+1%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,070
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+51.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(733)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(680)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(29)
Diversity Score13.6%(98)
Diversity Score
14
+100%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
67.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville, New York?

Forestville, New York has about 721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Forestville, New York expensive?

In Forestville, New York, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $1,070 a month.

How educated are people in Forestville, New York?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forestville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestville, New York?

About 9.7% of people in Forestville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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