Forest City, IA

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2021 Population
4,284
4.06% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Grassley
Republican Party
US Senator
Joni Ernst
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
31.1
3.72% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
7.04%
14.6% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$53,559
4.44% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$108,500
18.6% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
2,246
2.42% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Forest City, IA had a population of 4.28k people with a median age of 31.1 and a median household income of $53,559. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Forest City, IA grew from 4,117 to 4,284, a 4.06% increase and its median household income grew from $51,280 to $53,559, a 4.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Forest City, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.16%), White (Hispanic) (2.89%), Other (Hispanic) (1.61%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%).

None of the households in Forest City, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Forest City, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Forest City, IA are Waldorf University (959 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Forest City, IA was $108,500, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Forest City, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Forest City, IA was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Forest City, IA is home to a population of 4.28k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.26% of Forest City, IA residents were born outside of the country (268 people).

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.68k people) in Forest City, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 264 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 124 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.1%
2021 Citizenship
98.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Forest City, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Forest City, IA was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Forest City, IA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.68k ± 238
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    264 ± 79
  3. White (Hispanic)
    124 ± 85
5.23%
Hispanic Population
224 people

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.68k people) in Forest City, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 264 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 124 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.23% of the people in Forest City, IA are hispanic (224 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Forest City, IA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,634 ± 4,977 people
  2. India
    10,950 ± 2,565 people
  3. Vietnam
    8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.26%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
268 people
3.81%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
157 people

As of 2021, 6.26% of Forest City, IA residents (268 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Forest City, IA was 3.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    54 ± 46
  2. Vietnam
    37 ± 35
  3. Korea
    16 ± 19

Forest City, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Forest City, IA employs 2.25k people. The largest industries in Forest City, IA are Manufacturing (549 people), Retail Trade (382 people), and Educational Services (305 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,568), Finance & Insurance ($69,896), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,063).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.25k
2021 Value
± 277
2.42%
1 Year growth
± 17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forest City, IA grew at a rate of 2.42%, from 2.19k employees to 2.25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forest City, IA, are Production Occupations (378 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (215 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forest City, IA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.25k
2021 Value
± 277
2.42%
1 Year growth
± 17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forest City, IA grew at a rate of 2.42%, from 2.19k employees to 2.25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forest City, IA, are Manufacturing (549 people), Retail Trade (382 people), and Educational Services (305 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forest City, IA, though some of these residents may live in Forest City, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,726
Median earning men ± $4,723
$34,346
Median earning women ± $3,727

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($175,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,893), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,811).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,542), Manufacturing ($36,034), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,167).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $20.6B
  2. $19.9B
  3. $19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B
2020 Value in Iowa
$518B
Projected 2050 Value in Iowa
105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $21.2B
  2. $16.2B
  3. $10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Forest City, IA awarded 959 degrees. The student population of Forest City, IA in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,554 male students and 966 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Forest City, IA are Unknown (537 and 56.3%), followed by White (275 and 28.8%), Black or African American (78 and 8.18%), and Hispanic or Latino (41 and 4.3%).

The largest universities in Forest City, IA by number of degrees awarded are Waldorf University (959 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Forest City, IA are Organizational Leadership (208 and 21.7%), General Business (120 and 12.5%), and Fire Services Administration (110 and 11.5%).

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2021 in Forest City, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,520 (61.7% men and 38.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,520 students enrolled in Forest City, IA, 61.7% men and 38.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,135 records, of which 37.9% were women and 62.1% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 120 degrees awarded
  2. 72 degrees awarded
  3. 70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Forest City, IA was General Business with 120 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Forest City, IA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
959 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waldorf University with 959 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 599 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Forest City, IA, which is 1.66 times more than the 360 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 537 degrees mean that there were 1.95 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 275 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,434) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,232) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,368) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

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The median property value in Forest City, IA was $108,500 in 2021, which is 0.443 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $91,500 to $108,500, a 18.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Forest City, IA is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Forest City, IA have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Forest City, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$108,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$17,475
$1,110
Median Property Taxes
±$192

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Forest City, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Forest City, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2021
65.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Forest City, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 6803
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Forest City, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$53,559
Median Household Income
± $5,748
1.54k
Number of Households
± 235

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.54k households in Forest City, IA grew to $53,559 from the previous year's value of $51,280.

The following chart displays the households in Forest City, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Forest City, IA is from Iowa.
0.439
2021 Wage GINI in Iowa
0.438
2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.6%)
  2. Carpooled (10.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.1%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Forest City, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (5.1%).

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Commute Time

15.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forest City, IA have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Forest City, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Forest City, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Forest City, IA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forest City, IA (263 out of 3.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forest City, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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97% of the population of Forest City, IA has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.65% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Winnebago County, IA see 2071 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.57% decrease from the previous year (2104 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1468 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 10277 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,071 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Winnebago County, IA

Primary care physicians in Winnebago County, IA see an average of 2,071 patients per year. This represents a 1.57% decrease from the previous year (2,104 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Winnebago County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.6% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 31% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.97%
Uninsured
53.6%
Employer Coverage
18.1%
Medicaid
11.7%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
1.65%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forest City, IA grew by 0.276% from 2.96% to 2.97%.

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