Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forestville, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

136

Median Agei

62.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%120

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%6

High School Diploma

31.1%37

Some College (<1 yr)

16.8%20

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%18

Associate's Degree

12.6%15

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%13

Master's Degree

2.5%3

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

13.4%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.9%60

Renter-Occupied

22.1%17

Total Units

147

Homeownership

77.9%

Vacancy Rate

47.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%4

$50K–$100K

13.3%8

$100K–$150K

13.3%8

$150K–$200K

30%18

$200K–$300K

18.3%11

$300K–$500K

3.3%2

$500K–$1M

15%9

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

Year Built

2010–2019

6.8%10

2000–2009

14.3%21

1990–1999

3.4%5

1980–1989

7.5%11

1970–1979

10.9%16

1960–1969

6.1%9

1950–1959

17%25

1940–1949

19.7%29

1939 or earlier

14.3%21

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

61%47

Electricity

24.7%19

Fuel Oil

10.4%8

Wood

2.6%2

No Fuel

1.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,938

Mean Household Incomei

$71,153

Per Capita Incomei

$40,014

Poverty Ratei

30.1%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%2

$10K–$15K

11.7%9

$15K–$20K

22.1%17

$20K–$25K

1.3%1

$25K–$30K

2.6%2

$35K–$40K

7.8%6

$40K–$45K

7.8%6

$45K–$50K

3.9%3

$50K–$60K

2.6%2

$60K–$75K

3.9%3

$75K–$100K

15.6%12

$100K–$125K

2.6%2

$125K–$150K

3.9%3

$150K–$200K

9.1%7

$200K+

2.6%2

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

32.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

15(12.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured