Forrest township is located in Livingston County Illinois. Forrest township has a 2024 population of 1,379. Forrest township is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -2.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,420 in 2020.
The average household income in Forrest township is $86,812 with a poverty rate of 11.09%. The median age in Forrest township is 30.2 years: 27.5 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forrest township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,188 | 89.32% |
| Other race | 69 | 5.19% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 19 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 549 | 2.42 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 286 | 2.83 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.23 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 120 | 2.79 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Male | 8 | 2.38 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 17.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 11.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 5.9% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 34.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 183 | 22.02% |
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 | 777 | 711 | 126 |
| Other Race | 34 | 32 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 29 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 3 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,250 | $85,417 | $66,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,167 | $58,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,147 | $59,063 | $43,179 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,645 | $66,645 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,981 | $62,031 | $43,250 |
| Some College | $43,929 | $60,521 | $40,380 |
$47,981
Average Earnings
$62,031
Average Male
$43,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.57% of Forrest township residents speak only English, while 1.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,183 | 144 | 12.17% |
| Multiple | 38 | 3 | 7.89% |
11.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forrest township is White, with 12.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forrest township is Multiple, with 7.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| High School | 6.92% |
| Some College | 3.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.87% |
| Male Employed | 2.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $99,629 |
| Households | $82,891 | $86,812 |
| Married Families | $104,412 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,188 | $45,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 6.37% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 54.17% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 17.11% |
| Other Race | 12 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
0.4%
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
85.11%
Born in Forrest township
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
98.57% of Forrest township residents were born in the United States, with 85.11% having been born in Illinois. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,314 | -13 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 1,327 | -13 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 1,340 | -13 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 1,353 | -13 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 1,366 | -13 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 1,379 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 1,392 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 1,405 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 1,417 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 1,420 | -72 | -4.83% |
| 2019 | 1,492 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,497 | -25 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 1,522 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,525 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 1,533 | -16 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,549 | -16 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 1,565 | -12 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 1,577 | -17 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 1,594 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 1,598 | 0 | 0% |