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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest Park

Oklahoma · 1,066 residents · 1.834 sq mi
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Forest Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $111,200. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 66% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% 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

1,066
−13%since 1990
from 1,232 in 1990
1990 – 2025
581 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 672 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.2
+21%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8469511K1K1K1990201020202024Forest Park
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,536
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,679 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,300
+28%since 1990
from $19,829 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $517 in 1990
US average: $602
95.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 94.5% in 1990
4.4% rent
2.0
+8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(388)
Black66.4%(818)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score57.5%(708)
2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(237)
Black72.1%(769)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.7%(7)
Diversity Score47.3%(505)
47
−18%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.1%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.9%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−46%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Forest Park, Oklahoma?

Forest Park, Oklahoma has about 1,066 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Park, Oklahoma earns about $55,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Park, Oklahoma expensive?

In Forest Park, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Oklahoma?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Park, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Park, Oklahoma?

About 5.1% of people in Forest Park, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Park, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Park, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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