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.

Forest City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

193

Median Agei

55.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99%191

Asian

0.5%1

Two or More

0.5%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%14

High School Diploma

47.7%73

Some College (<1 yr)

0.7%1

Some College (1+ yr)

17%26

Associate's Degree

3.3%5

Bachelor's Degree

4.6%7

Master's Degree

1.3%2

Professional Degree

0.7%1

Doctorate

0.7%1

HS or Higher

85%

BA or Higher

7.2%

Graduate+

2.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$46,700

Median Renti

$393

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.4%52

Renter-Occupied

41.6%37

Total Units

128

Homeownership

58.4%

Vacancy Rate

30.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

51.9%27

$50K–$100K

15.4%8

$100K–$150K

17.3%9

$150K–$200K

3.8%2

$200K–$300K

7.7%4

$500K–$1M

1.9%1

$1M+

1.9%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

0.8%1

1990–1999

6.2%8

1980–1989

14.8%19

1970–1979

8.6%11

1960–1969

14.8%19

1950–1959

10.9%14

1940–1949

12.5%16

1939 or earlier

31.2%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

47.2%42

Utility Gas

43.8%39

Bottled/LP Gas

5.6%5

Other

3.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,875

Mean Household Incomei

$50,155

Per Capita Incomei

$24,489

Poverty Ratei

17.6%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%2

$10K–$15K

2.2%2

$20K–$25K

6.7%6

$25K–$30K

13.5%12

$30K–$35K

16.9%15

$35K–$40K

1.1%1

$40K–$45K

2.2%2

$45K–$50K

15.7%14

$50K–$60K

14.6%13

$60K–$75K

6.7%6

$75K–$100K

13.5%12

$100K–$125K

1.1%1

$125K–$150K

2.2%2

$200K+

1.1%1

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.5%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.1%Insured

25.9%Uninsured