Park Forest Village is a CDP located in Centre County Pennsylvania. Park Forest Village has a 2024 population of 8,846. Park Forest Village is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -6.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,492 in 2020.
The average household income in Park Forest Village is $108,664 with a poverty rate of 22.48%. The median age in Park Forest Village is 37.1 years: 31.8 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Park Forest Village was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,720 | 76.28% |
| Asian | 1,035 | 11.75% |
| Two or more races | 805 | 9.14% |
| Black or African American | 200 | 2.27% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,822 | 2.29 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 1,840 | 2.92 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 1,754 | 1.56 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Female | 143 | 2.73 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Male | 85 | 2.86 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 0.89% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 2.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,600 | 26.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,923 | 48.86% |
| High School Graduate | 631 | 10.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.27% |
| Some College | 618 | 10.33% |
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 | 4,786 | 4,750 | 3,492 |
| Asian | 693 | 669 | 617 |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 324 | 267 |
| Hispanic | 302 | 293 | 271 |
| Black | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Other Race | 29 | 20 | 20 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $70,313 | $38,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,095 | $93,009 | $77,042 |
| High School Graduate | $30,048 | $0 | $31,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,134 | $69,500 | $60,368 |
| Some College | $27,018 | $22,102 | $32,875 |
$66,134
Average Earnings
$69,500
Average Male
$60,368
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.07% of Park Forest Village residents speak only English, while 23.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,618 | 984 | 14.87% |
| Asian | 1,035 | 772 | 74.59% |
| Multiple | 803 | 134 | 16.69% |
| Black | 189 | 83 | 43.92% |
| Hispanic | 509 | 46 | 9.04% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
22.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.1%
Male Poverty Rate
22.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Park Forest Village is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Park Forest Village is Hispanic, with 9.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.03% |
| Some College | 19.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.77% |
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 9.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,389 | $155,428 |
| Households | $79,363 | $108,664 |
| Married Families | $149,138 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,216 | $53,315 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
364
Number of Veterans
250
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 6.24% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 6.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
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
41.7%
Born in Park Forest Village
81.57%
Native Born
18.43%
Foreign Born
14.26%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
81.57% of Park Forest Village residents were born in the United States, with 41.7% having been born in Pennsylvania. 14.26% 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 | 8,846 | -58 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 8,904 | -58 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 8,962 | 29 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 8,933 | -559 | -5.89% |
| 2020 | 9,492 | -807 | -7.84% |
| 2019 | 10,299 | -311 | -2.93% |
| 2018 | 10,610 | 873 | 8.97% |
| 2017 | 9,737 | -138 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 9,875 | 418 | 4.42% |
| 2015 | 9,457 | 181 | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 9,276 | -492 | -5.04% |
| 2013 | 9,768 | -300 | -2.98% |
| 2012 | 10,068 | 38 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 10,030 | 370 | 3.83% |
| 2010 | 9,660 | 0 | 0% |