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Forestville

New York · 697 residents · 1.056 sq mi
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Forestville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,630. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
697
−9%since 2000
from 770 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
660 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4805796777758741990201020202024Forestville
2024721
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,630
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$19,773
+24%since 2000
from $15,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(660)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score8.2%(57)
Diversity Score
8
+21%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville, New York?

Forestville, New York has about 697 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestville, New York?

The typical household in Forestville, New York earns about $39,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestville, New York expensive?

In Forestville, New York, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Forestville, New York?

About 17.9% 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 12.8% 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 61 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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