Forest City is a city located in Holt County Missouri. Forest City has a 2024 population of 247. Forest City is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 242 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest City is $50,685 with a poverty rate of 16.35%. The median age in Forest City is 56.4 years: 55.5 years for males, and 56.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 96.63% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 95 | 2.19 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Married | 48 | 2.63 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.36 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 6 | 2.67 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Male | 5 | 3.4 | 40 | 60 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
58.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 4.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 7.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.35% |
| High School Graduate | 103 | 60.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 34 | 20% |
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 | 166 | 156 | 16 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 9.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,500 | $45,893 | $18,125 |
| Some College | $33,125 | $55,625 | $29,375 |
$27,500
Average Earnings
$45,893
Average Male
$18,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Forest City residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 201 | 34 | 16.92% |
16.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.04%
Male Poverty Rate
19.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest City is White, with 16.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest City is White, with 16.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.53% |
| Male Employed | 4.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $58,825 |
| Households | $43,438 | $50,685 |
| Married Families | $48,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,188 | $36,558 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 11.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.6%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
69.23%
Born in Forest City
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
98.56% of Forest City residents were born in the United States, with 69.23% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 254 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 252 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 251 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 250 | 2 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 248 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 247 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 246 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 246 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 244 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 242 | -5 | -2.02% |
| 2019 | 247 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 246 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 247 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 250 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 251 | -3 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 254 | -3 | -1.17% |
| 2013 | 257 | -5 | -1.91% |
| 2012 | 262 | -9 | -3.32% |
| 2011 | 271 | -4 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 275 | 0 | 0% |