Forrest, IL

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2021 Population
1,012
1.71% 1-year growth
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
37.1
7.71% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
11.8%
18.4% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$63,500
4% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$91,300
2.98% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Forrest, IL had a population of 1.01k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $63,500. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Forrest, IL grew from 995 to 1,012, a 1.71% increase and its median household income grew from $61,058 to $63,500, a 4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Forrest, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.09%).

None of the households in Forrest, IL 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.

99.4% of the residents in Forrest, IL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Forrest, IL was $91,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Forrest, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Forrest, IL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Forrest, IL is home to a population of 1.01k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.692% of Forrest, IL residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2021, there were 40.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (935 people) in Forrest, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
97.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Forrest, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Forrest, IL was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Forrest, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    935 ± 122
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    23 ± 24.2
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    15 ± 22
2.57%
Hispanic Population
26 people

In 2021, there were 40.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (935 people) in Forrest, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 15 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.57% of the people in Forrest, IL are hispanic (26 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Forrest, IL as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.692%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7 people
2.51%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
25 people

As of 2021, 0.692% of Forrest, IL residents (7 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 Forrest, IL was 2.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    25 ± 28
  2. Vietnam
    25 ± 25
  3. Korea
    8 ± 13

Forrest, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Forrest, IL employs 544 people. The largest industries in Forrest, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (173 people), Manufacturing (116 people), and Retail Trade (50 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($73,125), Educational Services ($68,250), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($60,313).

Occupations

544
2021 Value
± 105
−0.366%
1 Year decline
± 26.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forrest, IL declined at a rate of −0.366%, from 546 employees to 544 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forrest, IL, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (96 people), Production Occupations (68 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forrest, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

544
2021 Value
± 105
−0.366%
1 Year decline
± 26.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forrest, IL declined at a rate of −0.366%, from 546 employees to 544 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forrest, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (173 people), Manufacturing (116 people), and Retail Trade (50 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forrest, IL, though some of these residents may live in Forrest, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,450
Median earning men ± $3,266
$32,031
Median earning women ± $9,942

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($73,125), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,313), and Retail Trade ($53,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($43,125), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,000), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,406).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. 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 Illinois.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $134B
  2. $110B
  3. $86.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T
2020 Value in Illinois
$1.94T
Projected 2050 Value in Illinois
93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois 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 Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $79.7B
  2. $55.8B
  3. $41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

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 Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 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 Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Forrest, IL was $91,300 in 2021, which is 0.373 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $94,100 to $91,300, a 2.98% decrease. The homeownership rate in Forrest, IL is 77.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Forrest, IL have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Forrest, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$91,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$16,539
$354
Median Property Taxes
±$76

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 Forrest, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

77.6%
Homeownership
2021
60.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 77.6% of the housing units in Forrest, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 9609
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

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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.
$63,500
Median Household Income
± $8,430
456
Number of Households
± 82

In 2021, the median household income of the 456 households in Forrest, IL grew to $63,500 from the previous year's value of $61,058.

The following chart displays the households in Forrest, IL 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Forrest, IL is from Illinois.
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.479
2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (88.6%)
  2. Carpooled (5.88%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.23%)

In 2021, 88.6% of workers in Forrest, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.88%) and those who worked at home (4.23%).

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.

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Commute Time

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forrest, IL have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.84% of the workforce in Forrest, IL 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 Forrest, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Forrest, IL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forrest, IL (119 out of 1.01k 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 Males 12 - 14 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forrest, IL is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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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97.1% of the population of Forrest, IL has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, IL see 2377 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.35% increase from the previous year (2235 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2213 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 668 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,377 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Livingston County, IL

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, IL see an average of 2,377 patients per year. This represents a 6.35% increase from the previous year (2,235 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

2.87%
Uninsured
58.4%
Employer Coverage
14.7%
Medicaid
10.3%
Medicare
12.4%
Non-Group
1.38%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forrest, IL declined by 30.5% from 4.12% to 2.87%.

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

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