Forestdale is a CDP located in Jefferson County Alabama. Forestdale has a 2024 population of 8,967. Forestdale is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually but its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,688 in 2020.
The average household income in Forestdale is $72,911 with a poverty rate of 16.14%. The median age in Forestdale is 43.7 years: 41.2 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forestdale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,975 | 76.33% |
| White | 1,794 | 19.63% |
| Two or more races | 225 | 2.46% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,868 | 2.36 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 1,438 | 1.11 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 1,374 | 2.95 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 786 | 3.6 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 270 | 2.41 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 3.06% |
| Associates Degree | 823 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,168 | 17.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 766 | 11.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,757 | 25.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 214 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 1,859 | 27.36% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,108 | 4,733 | 1,674 |
| White | 1,459 | 1,425 | 240 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 113 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 32.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,536 | $76,141 | $48,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,889 | $0 | $60,781 |
| High School Graduate | $37,547 | $43,333 | $21,324 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,436 | $40,851 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $36,475 | $44,167 | $29,472 |
$37,436
Average Earnings
$40,851
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.13% of Forestdale residents speak only English, while 2.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,883 | 1,068 | 15.52% |
| White | 1,766 | 392 | 22.2% |
16.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.22%
Male Poverty Rate
18.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forestdale is White, with 22.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forestdale is Black, with 15.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.93% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.79% |
| Female Employed | 8.15% |
| Male Employed | 7.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,512 | $85,479 |
| Households | $62,908 | $72,911 |
| Married Families | $94,070 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,552 | $47,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
681
Number of Veterans
660
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 277 |
| Vietnam | 191 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| World War II | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 280 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 486 | 8.52% |
| White | 147 | 9.65% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 40.13% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 42.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
87.19%
Born in Forestdale
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
0.42%
Naturalized
99.03% of Forestdale residents were born in the United States, with 87.19% having been born in Alabama. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,967 | -86 | -0.95% |
| 2023 | 9,053 | -85 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 9,138 | -113 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 9,251 | 563 | 6.48% |
| 2020 | 8,688 | -236 | -2.64% |
| 2019 | 8,924 | -349 | -3.76% |
| 2018 | 9,273 | -845 | -8.35% |
| 2017 | 10,118 | 439 | 4.54% |
| 2016 | 9,679 | -37 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 9,716 | -452 | -4.45% |
| 2014 | 10,168 | -520 | -4.87% |
| 2013 | 10,688 | 372 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 10,316 | -360 | -3.37% |
| 2011 | 10,676 | 514 | 5.06% |
| 2010 | 10,162 | 0 | 0% |