Demographics in Forest City, NC

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

7,368

Male

3,272

44.4%

Female

4,096

55.6%

Median Age

34.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

57.6%

Black

25.0%

Hispanic

10.8%

Asian

1.6%

Two or More

7.5%

Other

8.1%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

10.7%

High School or Higher

32.5%

Foreign Born

5.7%

Veterans

5.4%

Married

25.3%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

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

Forest City, NC has a population of 7,368 with a median age of 34.8. The racial makeup is 57.6% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 25.0% Black, 1.6% Asian. About 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.7%.