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Forest

Ohio · 1,461 residents · 1.672 sq mi
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Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,461
−2%since 2000
from 1,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
874 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+5%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Forest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,776
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,719
+9%since 2000
from $15,342 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,461)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,422)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score6.4%(94)
Diversity Score
6
+113%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest, Ohio?

Forest, Ohio has about 1,461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest, Ohio?

The typical household in Forest, Ohio earns about $33,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest, Ohio expensive?

In Forest, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Forest, Ohio?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forest, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest, Ohio?

About 19.4% of people in Forest, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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