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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest Park

Ohio · 19,463 residents · 6.449 sq mi
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Forest Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,298. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $97,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,463
+5%since 1990
from 18,609 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,018 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,886 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+10%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$49,298
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,050 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,820
+45%since 1990
from $15,094 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$698
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $550 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
37.5% rent
2.0
+13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(10,147)
Black43.6%(8,115)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(139)
Asian1.4%(252)
Diversity Score64.9%(12,083)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(7,035)
Black56.1%(10,911)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(289)
Asian3.7%(713)
Diversity Score66.1%(12,868)
66
+2%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park, Ohio?

Forest Park, Ohio has about 19,463 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest Park, Ohio?

The typical household in Forest Park, Ohio earns about $49,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Park, Ohio expensive?

In Forest Park, Ohio, the median home is worth about $97,900, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Ohio?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Park, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Park, Ohio?

About 6.0% of people in Forest Park, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Park, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Park, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 854 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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