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Forest County

Pennsylvania · 7,716 residents · 427.259 sq mi
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Forest County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,150. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,700. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,716
+56%since 2000
from 4,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
−3%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Forest County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,150
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,581 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,325
Unchangedsince 2000
from $14,341 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
77.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(4,719)
Black2.2%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(433)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(5,850)
Black17.8%(1,374)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(418)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0.5%(36)
Diversity Score48.3%(3,726)
Diversity Score
48
+452%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
35.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest County, Pennsylvania?

Forest County, Pennsylvania has about 7,716 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest County, Pennsylvania earns about $35,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest County, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Forest County, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $79,700, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Forest County, Pennsylvania?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest County, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest County, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of people in Forest County, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest County, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest County, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,914 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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