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Forestville

Wisconsin · 460 residents (2025 est.) · 0.53 sq mi
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Forestville is a city of 558 people in Wisconsin. The median age is 51.7, about 13 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. Owners hold 89% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $163,800, having more than doubled since 2000. 2% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
+30%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
460 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,063 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 1,038 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+27%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.53 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
39050762574285919902000201020202024Forestville
2024558
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(23)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.4%(58)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(60)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(74)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(66)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.8%(94)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.4%(75)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.5%(64)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,804
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,304
+114%since 2000
from $16,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+21%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.43 people
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.42 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−24%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
37
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(425)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score
12
+412%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German43.4%(242)
Belgian17.9%(100)
Slovak7.9%(44)
Irish7.3%(41)
Norwegian4.8%(27)
Polish3.2%(18)
Swedish3%(17)
English2.7%(15)
American1.6%(9)
Italian1.3%(7)
French0.9%(5)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.7%(4)
Dutch0.5%(3)
British0.4%(2)
Czech0.4%(2)
Danish0.4%(2)
Finnish0.4%(2)
Canadian0.2%(1)
Russian0.2%(1)
Welsh0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Belgian population · Largest Slovak population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
71.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
13.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2013
from 3.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
94.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
97.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.7%(60)
Married65.6%(166)
Widowed1.2%(3)
Divorced9.5%(24)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(43)
Married69.7%(147)
Widowed4.7%(10)
Divorced5.2%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2013
from 3.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
60.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
29.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
13.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)53.1%(17)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)56.3%(18)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era15.6%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War12.5%(4)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 32 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestville, Wisconsin?

Forestville, Wisconsin has about 558 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Forestville, Wisconsin earns about $83,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Forestville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $163,800, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Forestville, Wisconsin?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forestville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestville, Wisconsin?

About 3.8% of people in Forestville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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