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Forest Park

Oklahoma · 1,049 residents · 1.834 sq mi
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Forest Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,200. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,049
−2%since 2000
from 1,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+12%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8469511K1K1K1990201020202024Forest Park
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,058
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,469
+48%since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+62%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(237)
Black72.1%(769)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.5%(215)
Black66.8%(701)
Hispanic / Latino3%(31)
Asian2.2%(23)
Other1.9%(20)
Diversity Score56.2%(590)
Diversity Score
56
+19%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park, Oklahoma?

Forest Park, Oklahoma has about 1,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Park, Oklahoma earns about $76,058 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 $247,200.

How educated are people in Forest Park, Oklahoma?

About 34.6% 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 14.2% 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 183 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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