Forestville is a CDP located in Chautauqua County New York. Forestville has a 2024 population of 621. Forestville is currently growing at a rate of 7.81% annually but its population has decreased by -24.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 820 in 2020.
The average household income in Forestville is $57,381 with a poverty rate of 12.41%. The median age in Forestville is 25.2 years: 30.3 years for males, and 14.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forestville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 202 | 2.54 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Female | 120 | 3.08 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Non Family | 48 | 0 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 24 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 10 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 1.85% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 21.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 4.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 7.04% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 43.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 6.67% |
| Some College | 40 | 14.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 247 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,216 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,090 | $0 | $14,422 |
| Some College | $50,326 | $0 | $0 |
$23,090
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$14,422
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Forestville residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 66 | 12.41% |
12.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.79%
Male Poverty Rate
9.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forestville is White, with 12.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forestville is White, with 12.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 40.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.13% |
| High School | 12.82% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $56,914 |
| Households | - | $57,381 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $58,879 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.4%
Male Marriage Rate
17.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 2.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.7%
Labor Force Participation
73.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.96%
Born in Forestville
95.3%
Native Born
4.7%
Foreign Born
4.7%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.3% of Forestville residents were born in the United States, with 59.96% having been born in New York. 4.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 621 | 45 | 7.81% |
| 2023 | 576 | 44 | 8.27% |
| 2022 | 532 | -199 | -27.22% |
| 2021 | 731 | -89 | -10.85% |
| 2020 | 820 | 118 | 16.81% |
| 2019 | 702 | -126 | -15.22% |
| 2018 | 828 | 0 | 0% |