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Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County)

Pennsylvania · 483 residents · 0.906 sq mi
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Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,969. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $163,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
483
+3%since 2023
from 471 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Population density
533 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 520 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2009 – 2024
284352420488556200920202024Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County)
2024483
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,969
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,746 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,533
+8%since 2023
from $36,443 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
−2%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $176,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
7.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
89
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(470)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(481)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
+95%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−3%since 2023
from 31.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
Female
41.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania?

Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania has about 483 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania earns about $117,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania expensive?

In Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $163,400.

How educated are people in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of people in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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