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Forest Park East

Ohio · Columbus · 20,922 residents · 2.351 sq mi
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The short version

Forest Park East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $212,660. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Forest Park East; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,922
Population density
8,899 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,585
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,723
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,660
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,145
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.9%
57.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(5,323)
Black53.2%(11,139)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2,102)
Asian8.2%(1,714)
Other3.1%(644)
Diversity Score79.3%(16,582)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(5,323)
Black53.2%(11,139)
Hispanic / Latino10%(2,102)
Asian8.2%(1,714)
Other3.1%(644)
Diversity Score79.3%(16,582)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Foreign born
37.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 19,242
Lincoln Heights
Pop 28,203
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Pop 21,009
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FOREST PARK EAST VS
Adams-Normandie
Income$53,084−11%
Home value$909,765+328%
Population19,242−8%
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FOREST PARK EAST VS
Lincoln Heights
Income$59,076−1%
Home value$689,144+224%
Population28,203+35%
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FOREST PARK EAST VS
St. George-New Brighton
Income$69,465+17%
Home value$563,251+165%
Population21,009same
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FOREST PARK EAST VS
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Income$60,649+2%
Home value$904,105+325%
Population28,604+37%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio?

Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio has about 20,922 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio earns about $59,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $212,660, and the typical rent is about $1,145 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio?

About 26.0% of people in Forest Park East, Columbus, Ohio 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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