Forest Meadows is a CDP located in Calaveras County California. Forest Meadows has a 2024 population of 1,524. Forest Meadows is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 15.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,324 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Meadows is $122,849 with a poverty rate of 10.3%. The median age in Forest Meadows is 50.5 years: 52.6 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Meadows was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,413 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 66 | 4.44% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 641 | 2.32 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 431 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 153 | 0 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Male | 29 | 5.21 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 2.79 | 0 | 100 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 13.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 259 | 22.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 17.06% |
| High School Graduate | 219 | 19.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 311 | 27.35% |
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 | 1,065 | 1,065 | 433 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 66 | 20 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,098 | $0 | $88,832 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $153,750 | $39,005 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $6,136 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,496 | $0 | $39,692 |
| Some College | $33,571 | $0 | $0 |
$38,496
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$39,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.13% of Forest Meadows residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,405 | 153 | 10.89% |
10.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.88%
Male Poverty Rate
3.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Meadows is White, with 10.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Meadows is White, with 10.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 9.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.51% |
| Some College | 4.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.94% |
| Female Employed | 5.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,250 | $143,301 |
| Households | $88,250 | $122,849 |
| Married Families | $116,705 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $65,221 | $54,081 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.9%
Male Marriage Rate
65.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 2.59% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
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
80.47%
Born in Forest Meadows
94.01%
Native Born
5.99%
Foreign Born
3.57%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
94.01% of Forest Meadows residents were born in the United States, with 80.47% having been born in California. 3.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,524 | 19 | 1.26% |
| 2023 | 1,505 | 20 | 1.35% |
| 2022 | 1,485 | 114 | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 1,371 | 47 | 3.55% |
| 2020 | 1,324 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 1,327 | -189 | -12.47% |
| 2018 | 1,516 | -199 | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 1,715 | -21 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 1,736 | 168 | 10.71% |
| 2015 | 1,568 | -106 | -6.33% |
| 2014 | 1,674 | 103 | 6.56% |
| 2013 | 1,571 | 258 | 19.65% |
| 2012 | 1,313 | -233 | -15.07% |
| 2011 | 1,546 | 297 | 23.78% |
| 2010 | 1,249 | 0 | 0% |