Demographics in Forest City, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Forest City?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

4,280

Male

2,173

50.8%

Female

2,107

49.2%

Median Age

32.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

87.8%

Black

2.1%

Hispanic

3.3%

Asian

7.5%

Two or More

1.1%

Other

1.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.1%

High School or Higher

29.9%

Foreign Born

6.0%

Veterans

2.7%

Married

37.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Forest City, IA has a population of 4,280 with a median age of 32.0. The racial makeup is 87.8% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 7.5% Asian. About 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.0%.