Forest Home is a CDP located in Tompkins County New York. Forest Home has a 2024 population of 1,196. Forest Home is currently growing at a rate of 3.82% annually and its population has increased by 36.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 877 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Home is $98,749 with a poverty rate of 11.01%. The median age in Forest Home is 29.7 years: 29 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Home was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 519 | 46.88% |
| White | 268 | 24.21% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 17.25% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 4.43% |
| Other race | 47 | 4.25% |
| Native American | 33 | 2.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 2.31 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Non Family | 173 | 1.23 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
| Married | 163 | 3.53 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 42 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
30.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.39% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 253 | 32.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 57.12% |
| High School Graduate | 9 | 1.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.26% |
| Some College | 9 | 1.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 349 | 347 | 339 |
| White | 237 | 237 | 234 |
| Black | 88 | 85 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Other Race | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,583 | $39,531 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,464 | $56,691 | $51,146 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,531 | $44,219 | $28,500 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$39,531
Average Earnings
$44,219
Average Male
$28,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44.36% of Forest Home residents speak only English, while 55.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 46.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 472 | 62 | 13.14% |
| White | 197 | 34 | 17.26% |
11.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
7%
Male Poverty Rate
13.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Home is White, with 17.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Home is Asian, with 13.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.35% |
| Female Employed | 10.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,688 | $146,991 |
| Households | $54,286 | $98,749 |
| Married Families | $136,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,290 | $41,583 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6 | 1.68% |
| Black | 1 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
28.91%
Born in Forest Home
42.1%
Native Born
57.9%
Foreign Born
43.9%
Non Citizen
14%
Naturalized
42.1% of Forest Home residents were born in the United States, with 28.91% having been born in New York. 43.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,196 | 44 | 3.82% |
| 2023 | 1,152 | 45 | 4.07% |
| 2022 | 1,107 | 184 | 19.93% |
| 2021 | 923 | 46 | 5.25% |
| 2020 | 877 | 276 | 45.92% |
| 2019 | 601 | -15 | -2.44% |
| 2018 | 616 | 19 | 3.18% |
| 2017 | 597 | 41 | 7.37% |
| 2016 | 556 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 555 | -20 | -3.48% |
| 2014 | 575 | -217 | -27.4% |
| 2013 | 792 | -73 | -8.44% |
| 2012 | 865 | -92 | -9.61% |
| 2011 | 957 | 385 | 67.31% |
| 2010 | 572 | 0 | 0% |