Forestville is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Forestville has a 2024 population of 9,947. Forestville is currently declining at a rate of -1.7% annually and its population has decreased by -11.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,224 in 2020.
The average household income in Forestville is $85,095 with a poverty rate of 10.15%. The median age in Forestville is 44.9 years: 39.6 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forestville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,832 | 85.82% |
| Other race | 507 | 4.93% |
| White | 335 | 3.26% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 226 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,352 | 2.33 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 1,829 | 1.09 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 1,201 | 3.11 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 1,009 | 3.51 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Male | 313 | 2.73 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 768 | 9.91% |
| Associates Degree | 313 | 4.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 816 | 10.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 556 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 3,135 | 40.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 306 | 3.95% |
| Some College | 1,856 | 23.95% |
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 | 6,802 | 5,933 | 1,153 |
| Hispanic | 387 | 272 | 22 |
| White | 270 | 180 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 253 | 108 |
| Other Race | 245 | 159 | 9 |
| Native American | 103 | 74 | 0 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,055 | $92,500 | $50,223 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,701 | $88,750 | $86,701 |
| High School Graduate | $36,637 | $34,298 | $45,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,511 | $29,792 | $36,293 |
| Overall | $45,983 | $40,259 | $50,993 |
| Some College | $51,500 | $34,818 | $55,327 |
$45,983
Average Earnings
$40,259
Average Male
$50,993
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.01% of Forestville residents speak only English, while 8.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,679 | 772 | 8.9% |
| Multiple | 318 | 124 | 38.99% |
| Native | 226 | 79 | 34.96% |
| Hispanic | 764 | 67 | 8.77% |
| Other | 506 | 30 | 5.93% |
| White | 284 | 22 | 7.75% |
10.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.47%
Male Poverty Rate
10.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forestville is Multiple, with 38.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forestville is Other, with 5.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.47% |
| Some College | 5.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.44% |
| Female Employed | 4.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,093 | $102,406 |
| Households | $64,660 | $85,095 |
| Married Families | $146,503 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,875 | $60,435 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
817
Number of Veterans
770
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 221 |
| Second Gulf War | 185 |
| Korea | 134 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 292 |
| 55 to 64 | 285 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 754 | 10.15% |
| Native American | 36 | 34.95% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 8.02% |
| White | 27 | 9.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
24.02%
Born in Forestville
93.45%
Native Born
6.55%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
93.45% of Forestville residents were born in the United States, with 24.02% having been born in Maryland. 3.12% 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 | 9,947 | -172 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 10,119 | -172 | -1.67% |
| 2022 | 10,291 | -284 | -2.69% |
| 2021 | 10,575 | -649 | -5.78% |
| 2020 | 11,224 | -1,118 | -9.06% |
| 2019 | 12,342 | 623 | 5.32% |
| 2018 | 11,719 | 30 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 11,689 | -411 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 12,100 | 802 | 7.1% |
| 2015 | 11,298 | 12 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 11,286 | -247 | -2.14% |
| 2013 | 11,533 | -409 | -3.42% |
| 2012 | 11,942 | 214 | 1.82% |
| 2011 | 11,728 | -625 | -5.06% |
| 2010 | 12,353 | 0 | 0% |