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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,286

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%1,212

Two or More

3.4%44

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%9

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%5

Asian

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%45

High School Diploma

40.1%340

Some College (<1 yr)

13.1%111

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%121

Associate's Degree

7.2%61

Bachelor's Degree

4.7%40

Master's Degree

6.7%57

Doctorate

0.4%3

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,700

Median Renti

$820

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.4%387

Renter-Occupied

25.6%133

Total Units

605

Homeownership

74.4%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%38

$50K–$100K

32.6%126

$100K–$150K

24.3%94

$150K–$200K

22.5%87

$200K–$300K

9.6%37

$300K–$500K

1%4

$500K–$1M

0.3%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%5

2010–2019

1.3%8

2000–2009

4.1%25

1990–1999

6.6%40

1980–1989

8.1%49

1970–1979

10.2%62

1960–1969

8.9%54

1950–1959

14.2%86

1940–1949

2.3%14

1939 or earlier

43.3%262

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%397

Electricity

18.3%95

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%15

Wood

1.9%10

Fuel Oil

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,938

Mean Household Incomei

$68,889

Per Capita Incomei

$27,822

Poverty Ratei

11.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

712

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%27

$10K–$15K

2.7%14

$15K–$20K

3.1%16

$20K–$25K

1.5%8

$25K–$30K

10.8%56

$30K–$35K

6%31

$35K–$40K

4%21

$40K–$45K

4.8%25

$45K–$50K

7.7%40

$50K–$60K

6.3%33

$60K–$75K

11.7%61

$75K–$100K

11.7%61

$100K–$125K

7.9%41

$125K–$150K

8.7%45

$150K–$200K

5.8%30

$200K+

2.1%11

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

691

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

694

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

48(4.9% of civilian adults)