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 $120,832 with a poverty rate of 9.37%. The median age in Forest City is 41.1 years: 40.1 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,194 | 61.83% |
| Two or more races | 2,874 | 19.33% |
| Black or African American | 1,377 | 9.26% |
| Asian | 783 | 5.27% |
| Other race | 552 | 3.71% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,499 | 2.65 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 2,769 | 3.14 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 1,661 | 1.45 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Female | 694 | 3.36 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 375 | 3.07 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 419 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 936 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,076 | 28.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,476 | 13.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,862 | 26.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 225 | 2.07% |
| Some College | 1,864 | 17.17% |
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 | 6,248 | 5,909 | 2,518 |
| Hispanic | 2,697 | 2,438 | 1,017 |
| 2+ Races | 1,788 | 1,734 | 830 |
| Black | 984 | 971 | 275 |
| Asian | 516 | 483 | 440 |
| Other Race | 379 | 278 | 139 |
| Native American | 36 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,783 | $68,352 | $53,923 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,302 | $119,569 | $82,652 |
| High School Graduate | $36,188 | $42,098 | $34,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,979 | $37,727 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,705 | $58,757 | $48,696 |
| Some College | $43,189 | $43,229 | $43,171 |
$53,705
Average Earnings
$58,757
Average Male
$48,696
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.48% of Forest City residents speak only English, while 25.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,781 | 608 | 7.81% |
| Hispanic | 3,873 | 411 | 10.61% |
| Multiple | 2,827 | 391 | 13.83% |
| Native | 91 | 91 | 100% |
| Asian | 758 | 59 | 7.78% |
| Other | 541 | 15 | 2.77% |
| Black | 1,307 | 8 | 0.61% |
9.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.22%
Male Poverty Rate
9.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest City is Black, with 0.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.9% |
| High School | 13.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.78% |
| Some College | 2.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.49% |
| Female Employed | 4.56% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,030 | $138,392 |
| Households | $84,337 | $120,832 |
| Married Families | $112,360 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,174 | $76,375 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
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
657
Number of Veterans
557
Male Veterans
100
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 237 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 97 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 222 |
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 5.69% |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 6.25% |
| Black | 108 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 2.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
36.82%
Born in Forest City
82.15%
Native Born
17.85%
Foreign Born
5.74%
Non Citizen
12.11%
Naturalized
82.15% of Forest City residents were born in the United States, with 36.82% having been born in Florida. 5.74% 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% |