Forest Park is a city located in Hamilton County Ohio. Forest Park has a 2024 population of 19,728. Forest Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,170 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Park is $79,310 with a poverty rate of 10.89%. The median age in Forest Park is 38.3 years: 36.7 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,905 | 54.54% |
| White | 5,269 | 26.35% |
| Two or more races | 1,449 | 7.25% |
| Other race | 1,107 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 1,014 | 5.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 247 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,043 | 2.47 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Non Family | 3,212 | 1.18 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Married | 2,855 | 3.5 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 1,327 | 3.15 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Male | 649 | 2.97 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,142 | 7.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,102 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,221 | 22.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,202 | 8.39% |
| High School Graduate | 4,554 | 31.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 2,714 | 18.95% |
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 | 7,864 | 7,155 | 2,200 |
| White | 3,973 | 3,821 | 1,608 |
| Hispanic | 1,357 | 960 | 272 |
| Asian | 719 | 540 | 206 |
| 2+ Races | 640 | 508 | 251 |
| Other Race | 629 | 393 | 89 |
| Islander | 136 | 77 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,174 | $47,172 | $44,617 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,295 | $48,351 | $67,542 |
| High School Graduate | $37,193 | $37,240 | $36,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,234 | $32,875 | $24,833 |
| Overall | $42,259 | $43,108 | $41,903 |
| Some College | $40,439 | $39,375 | $41,795 |
$42,259
Average Earnings
$43,108
Average Male
$41,903
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.18% of Forest Park residents speak only English, while 19.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,857 | 941 | 8.67% |
| White | 4,788 | 476 | 9.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,190 | 275 | 12.56% |
| Other | 1,107 | 262 | 23.67% |
| Islander | 247 | 247 | 100% |
| Multiple | 1,442 | 218 | 15.12% |
| Asian | 1,014 | 23 | 2.27% |
10.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.68%
Male Poverty Rate
13.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Park is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Park is Asian, with 2.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.12% |
| Some College | 9.97% |
| High School | 6.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.65% |
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,079 | $97,389 |
| Households | $67,201 | $79,310 |
| Married Families | $102,703 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,080 | $48,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
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
1,133
Number of Veterans
1,023
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 376 |
| First Gulf War | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 367 |
| 55 to 64 | 343 |
| 35 to 54 | 259 |
| 75+ | 164 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 537 | 11.49% |
| Black | 491 | 5.5% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 9.32% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 28 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
57.57%
Born in Forest Park
81.43%
Native Born
18.57%
Foreign Born
11.98%
Non Citizen
6.59%
Naturalized
81.43% of Forest Park residents were born in the United States, with 57.57% having been born in Ohio. 11.98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,177 | -110 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 19,287 | -110 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 19,397 | -111 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 19,508 | -110 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 19,618 | -110 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 19,728 | -111 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 19,839 | -33 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 19,872 | -174 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 20,046 | -124 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 20,170 | 1,560 | 8.38% |
| 2019 | 18,610 | -27 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 18,637 | -51 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 18,688 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2016 | 18,693 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 18,690 | -27 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 18,717 | 22 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 18,695 | 39 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 18,656 | 15 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 18,641 | -52 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 18,693 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,463 | 854 | 4.59% |
| 1990 | 18,609 | 43 | 0.23% |
| 1980 | 18,566 | 3,427 | 22.64% |
| 1970 | 15,139 | -4,038 | -21.06% |