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Forest Park

Ohio · 20,189 residents · 6.449 sq mi
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Forest Park has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $122,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,189
+4%since 2000
from 19,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,131 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+6%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K19K20K20K1990201020202024Forest Park
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,394
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,318
+30%since 2000
from $21,820 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $698 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(7,035)
Black56.1%(10,911)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(289)
Asian3.7%(713)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.1%(12,868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(3,822)
Black55.7%(11,250)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(2,651)
Asian6.9%(1,386)
Other7.8%(1,568)
Diversity Score80.4%(16,230)
Diversity Score
80
+22%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park, Ohio?

Forest Park, Ohio has about 20,189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Park, Ohio earns about $57,394 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 $122,100, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Ohio?

About 26.1% 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 12.9% 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 1,580 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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