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Park Forest

Pennsylvania · 8,831 residents · 2.492 sq mi
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Park Forest has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,500. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,831
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,830 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,544 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+4%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K9K10K11K1990201020202024Park Forest
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,932
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,835
+47%since 2000
from $24,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,072
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $607 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+54%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(5,992)
Black4.1%(364)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(388)
Asian19%(1,675)
Other2.8%(246)
Diversity Score60%(5,297)
Diversity Score
60
+80%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Park Forest, Pennsylvania?

Park Forest, Pennsylvania has about 8,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park Forest, Pennsylvania earns about $64,932 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 $318,500, and the typical rent is about $1,072 a month.

How educated are people in Park Forest, Pennsylvania?

About 69.0% 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 20.0% of people in Park Forest, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Park Forest, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Park Forest, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,128 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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