Forest City, FL

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2023 Population

14,871

0.135% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ARick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

N/AAshley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.725% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.37%

18.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$84,337

2.94% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$364,900

4.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,889

2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Forest City, FL had a population of 14.9k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $84,337. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Forest City, FL grew from 14,851 to 14,871, a 0.135% increase and its median household income grew from $81,928 to $84,337, a 2.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Forest City, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.23%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.22%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.73%).

None of the households in Forest City, FL 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.

94.3% of the residents in Forest City, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Forest City, FL are Golf Academy of America-Orlando (47 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2023, the median property value in Forest City, FL was $364,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Forest City, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Forest City, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Forest City, FL is home to a population of 14.9k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.8% of Forest City, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.65k people).

In 2023, there were 3.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.97k people) in Forest City, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Two+ (Hispanic) and 1.22k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%

2023 Citizenship

95.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.3% of Forest City, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Forest City, FL was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Forest City, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Forest City, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.97k ± 857
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.02k ± 596
White (Hispanic)
1.22k ± 544

26.6%

Hispanic Population

3.95k people

26.6% of the people in Forest City, FL are hispanic (3.95k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

17.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.65k people

16.8%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.49k people

As of 2023, 17.8% of Forest City, FL residents (2.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Forest City, FL was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Forest City, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
237 ± 110
Gulf War (2001-)
132 ± 109
Korea
97 ± 75

Forest City, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Forest City, FL employs 7.89k people. The largest industries in Forest City, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,466 people), Construction (1,004 people), and Finance & Insurance (709 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($125,545), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($86,797), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,179).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.89k

2023 Value

± 832

1 Year growth

± 14.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Forest City, FL grew at a rate of 2%, from 7.73k employees to 7.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forest City, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,308 people), Management Occupations (1,025 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (854 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forest City, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.89k

2023 Value

± 832

1 Year growth

± 14.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Forest City, FL grew at a rate of 2%, from 7.73k employees to 7.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forest City, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,466 people), Construction (1,004 people), and Finance & Insurance (709 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forest City, FL, though some of these residents may live in Forest City, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,461

Median earning men ± $5,154

$43,891

Median earning women ± $6,699

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($163,325), Wholesale Trade ($112,045), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,476).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($83,667), Wholesale Trade ($61,009), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,194).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
N/AJill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

N/ARick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

N/AAshley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2018, universities in Forest City, FL awarded 47 degrees. The student population of Forest City, FL in 2017 is skewed towards men, with 111 male students and 4 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Forest City, FL are White (35 and 74.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 10.6%), Unknown (3 and 6.38%), and Two or More Races (2 and 4.26%).

The largest universities in Forest City, FL by number of degrees awarded are Golf Academy of America-Orlando (47 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Forest City, FL are Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management (47 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2017 there were 115 students enrolled in Forest City, FL, 96.5% men and 3.48% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 77 records, of which 2.6% were women and 97.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management

Most Common

47 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Forest City, FL was Golf Course Operation & Grounds Management with 47 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Golf Academy of America-Orlando

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

47 degrees awarded

In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Golf Academy of America-Orlando with 47 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2018, 46 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Forest City, FL, which is 46 times more than the 1 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2016.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2016.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Forest City, FL was $364,900 in 2023, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $350,200 to $364,900, a 4.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Forest City, FL is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Forest City, FL have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Forest City, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Forest City, FL is $84,337. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Forest City, FL was Census Tract 217.04 with a value of $87,560, followed by Census Tract 217.08 and Census Tract 216.06, with respective values of $86,146 and $72,717.

Housing

Property

$364,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$23,179

$3,548

Median Property Taxes

±$454

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, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2023

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.5% of the housing units in Forest City, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Forest City, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (N/A)

Census Tract 217.04
Census Tract 217.08
Census Tract 216.06

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (N/A) in Forest City, FL was Census Tract 217.04 with a value of $87,560, followed by Census Tract 217.08 and Census Tract 216.06, with respective values of $86,146 and $72,717.

The following map shows all of the places in Forest City, FL colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$84,337

Median Household Income

± $7,713

5.5k

Number of Households

± 630

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.5k households in Forest City, FL grew to $84,337 from the previous year's value of $81,928.

The following chart displays the households in Forest City, FL 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Forest City, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Worked At Home (15.4%)
Carpooled (9.1%)

In 2023, 73.8% of workers in Forest City, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forest City, FL have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Forest City, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Forest City, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forest City, FL (1.36k out of 14.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forest City, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.7% of the population of Forest City, FL has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see 1282 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1282 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1572 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 520 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Seminole County, FL.

1,282 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Seminole County, FL

Primary care physicians in Seminole County, FL see an average of 1,282 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,282 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.3%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

2.14%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forest City, FL declined by 13.5% from 13.1% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Forest City, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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