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 $80,163 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Forest Park is 38.5 years: 36.7 years for males, and 40.4 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 | 11,023 | 55.1% |
| White | 5,511 | 27.55% |
| Other race | 1,308 | 6.54% |
| Two or more races | 1,084 | 5.42% |
| Asian | 836 | 4.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 234 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.04% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,828 | 2.54 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Non Family | 2,961 | 1.19 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 2,568 | 3.45 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 1,613 | 3.28 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 686 | 3.24 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
57.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,004 | 7.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,026 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,697 | 19.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,212 | 8.63% |
| High School Graduate | 4,715 | 33.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 425 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 2,957 | 21.07% |
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 | 7,755 | 7,104 | 1,753 |
| White | 3,947 | 3,704 | 1,430 |
| Hispanic | 1,262 | 979 | 337 |
| Other Race | 665 | 451 | 107 |
| Asian | 624 | 431 | 193 |
| 2+ Races | 474 | 468 | 280 |
| Islander | 121 | 68 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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 | $44,766 | $59,848 | $41,285 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,543 | $38,611 | $65,283 |
| High School Graduate | $37,692 | $41,667 | $34,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,274 | $36,121 | $22,721 |
| Overall | $40,977 | $41,698 | $40,144 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $38,063 | $43,632 |
$40,977
Average Earnings
$41,698
Average Male
$40,144
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.85% of Forest Park residents speak only English, while 18.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,983 | 867 | 7.89% |
| Other | 1,308 | 382 | 29.2% |
| White | 4,579 | 376 | 8.21% |
| Hispanic | 2,302 | 357 | 15.51% |
| Islander | 234 | 234 | 100% |
| Multiple | 1,075 | 183 | 17.02% |
| Asian | 836 | 31 | 3.71% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.05%
Male Poverty Rate
14.05%
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 3.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.75% |
| Some College | 8.13% |
| High School | 6.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.48% |
| Female Employed | 6.42% |
| Male Employed | 5.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,113 | $86,991 |
| Households | $63,690 | $80,163 |
| Married Families | $89,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,981 | $63,887 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
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
1,197
Number of Veterans
1,074
Male Veterans
123
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 452 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| Korea | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 69 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 399 |
| 55 to 64 | 341 |
| 75+ | 242 |
| 35 to 54 | 192 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 586 | 12.26% |
| Black | 502 | 5.49% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 13.83% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 4.36% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 3 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
59.03%
Born in Forest Park
83.78%
Native Born
16.22%
Foreign Born
9.65%
Non Citizen
6.57%
Naturalized
83.78% of Forest Park residents were born in the United States, with 59.03% having been born in Ohio. 9.65% 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% |