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Forest County

Pennsylvania · 6,973 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 $41,225. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,973
+41%since 2000
from 4,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+3%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Forest County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,225
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,581 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,256
+20%since 2000
from $14,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(5,278)
Black17.7%(1,235)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(323)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.9%(135)
Diversity Score49.5%(3,449)
Segregation Score46.4%(3,238)
Diversity Score
49
+466%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
21.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
30.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest County, Pennsylvania?

Forest County, Pennsylvania has about 6,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest County, Pennsylvania earns about $41,225 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 $91,700, and the typical rent is about $519 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 16.7% 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 2,171 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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