Forest is a village located in Hardin County Ohio. Forest has a 2024 population of 1,324. Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest is $62,151 with a poverty rate of 15.63%. The median age in Forest is 37.3 years: 37.5 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,336 | 95.36% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 580 | 2.42 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 293 | 3.03 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Non Family | 168 | 1.08 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Female | 85 | 2.87 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 34 | 2.56 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 5.94% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 7.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 6.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 6.26% |
| High School Graduate | 413 | 43.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 257 | 27.25% |
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 | 913 | 835 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,083 | $82,500 | $35,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,607 | $61,607 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $42,865 | $61,250 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,482 | $14,191 |
| Overall | $35,655 | $49,948 | $26,786 |
| Some College | $24,464 | $0 | $25,417 |
$35,655
Average Earnings
$49,948
Average Male
$26,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.27% of Forest residents speak only English, while 0.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,334 | 203 | 15.22% |
| Multiple | 45 | 12 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Native | 11 | 4 | 36.36% |
15.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.21%
Male Poverty Rate
18.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest is Hispanic, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest is White, with 15.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 13.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.87% |
| Some College | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 8.07% |
| Male Employed | 2.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,500 | $69,661 |
| Households | $46,111 | $62,151 |
| Married Families | $69,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,043 | $42,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 3.15% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 24.14% |
| Islander | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
87.01%
Born in Forest
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.79% of Forest residents were born in the United States, with 87.01% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,290 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 1,297 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 1,304 | -6 | -0.46% |
| 2026 | 1,310 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 1,317 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 1,324 | -7 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 1,331 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 1,333 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 1,342 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 1,351 | -87 | -6.05% |
| 2019 | 1,438 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,439 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 1,434 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,434 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,439 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,444 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,445 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 1,437 | -20 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 1,457 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 1,464 | 0 | 0% |