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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Park Forest

Pennsylvania · 6,703 residents · 2.492 sq mi
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Park Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,745. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 2,127 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $119,600. Households here earn about 57% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,703
−24%vs 2000
vs 8,830 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,690 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 3,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
+10%vs 2000
vs 29.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Park Forest
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,745
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,589 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,084
−18%vs 2000
vs $24,425 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.1%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$119,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $151,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$459
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $607 in 2000
US average: $450
72.2%
+12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
27.8% rent
2.6
−18%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(7,343)
Black2.9%(255)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(230)
Asian9.1%(805)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(2,939)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(6,132)
Black2.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(99)
Asian5.4%(359)
Other0.6%(40)
Diversity Score23%(1,539)
23
−31%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
32.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Park Forest, Pennsylvania?

Park Forest, Pennsylvania has about 6,703 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Park Forest, Pennsylvania earns about $45,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park Forest, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Park Forest, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Park Forest, Pennsylvania?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Park Forest, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Park Forest, Pennsylvania?

About 7.1% of people in Park Forest, 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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