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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest City

Pennsylvania · 1,855 residents · 0.915 sq mi
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Forest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,766. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,855
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,846 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,027 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,017 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.6
−1%since 1990
from 45.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Forest City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,766
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,629 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,774
+49%since 1990
from $10,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
34.1% rent
2.2
−18%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score2.2%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,834)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2%(37)
2
−6%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.2 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 City, Pennsylvania?

Forest City, Pennsylvania has about 1,855 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest City, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Forest City, Pennsylvania earns about $26,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest City, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Forest City, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Forest City, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Forest City, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest City, Pennsylvania?

About 13.4% of people in Forest City, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest City, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest City, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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