Forest City is a CDP located in Orange County Florida. Forest City has a 2024 population of 15,017. Forest City is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 10.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest City is $113,535 with a poverty rate of 11.5%. The median age in Forest City is 41.4 years: 40.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,627 | 64.82% |
| Two or more races | 2,563 | 17.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,294 | 8.71% |
| Other race | 638 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 589 | 3.97% |
| Native American | 140 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,416 | 2.69 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 2,880 | 3.12 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 1,423 | 1.38 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 786 | 3.44 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 327 | 2.74 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 514 | 4.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,136 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,897 | 27.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,260 | 11.77% |
| High School Graduate | 2,811 | 26.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 1,812 | 16.92% |
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 | 6,180 | 5,818 | 2,455 |
| Hispanic | 2,837 | 2,429 | 904 |
| 2+ Races | 1,559 | 1,524 | 640 |
| Black | 910 | 893 | 194 |
| Other Race | 459 | 330 | 184 |
| Asian | 416 | 411 | 384 |
| Native American | 64 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 98.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,950 | $75,597 | $50,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,571 | $115,288 | $66,734 |
| High School Graduate | $36,186 | $40,348 | $33,423 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,458 | $44,899 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,777 | $55,107 | $42,444 |
| Some College | $42,051 | $45,663 | $41,222 |
$50,777
Average Earnings
$55,107
Average Male
$42,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.31% of Forest City residents speak only English, while 26.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,797 | 687 | 8.81% |
| Multiple | 2,527 | 480 | 18.99% |
| Hispanic | 4,074 | 479 | 11.76% |
| Native | 140 | 130 | 92.86% |
| Asian | 576 | 61 | 10.59% |
| Black | 1,224 | 57 | 4.66% |
| Other | 622 | 19 | 3.05% |
11.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.34%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Native, with 92.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Other, with 3.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.37% |
| High School | 12.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.05% |
| Some College | 3.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.17% |
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Employed | 4.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,664 | $124,691 |
| Households | $81,928 | $113,535 |
| Married Families | $108,690 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,685 | $75,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
743
Number of Veterans
628
Male Veterans
115
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 248 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| Korea | 125 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 270 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 7.38% |
| Black | 118 | 10.93% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 2.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3%
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
34.31%
Born in Forest City
83.21%
Native Born
16.79%
Foreign Born
4.26%
Non Citizen
12.52%
Naturalized
83.21% of Forest City residents were born in the United States, with 34.31% having been born in Florida. 4.26% 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 | 15,017 | 83 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 14,934 | 83 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 14,851 | 840 | 6% |
| 2021 | 14,011 | 419 | 3.08% |
| 2020 | 13,592 | -1,000 | -6.85% |
| 2019 | 14,592 | 235 | 1.64% |
| 2018 | 14,357 | -345 | -2.35% |
| 2017 | 14,702 | -421 | -2.78% |
| 2016 | 15,123 | 199 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 14,924 | 200 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 14,724 | -946 | -6.04% |
| 2013 | 15,670 | 778 | 5.22% |
| 2012 | 14,892 | 967 | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 13,925 | 71 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 13,854 | 0 | 0% |