Forest County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,715 | — | #2,756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,191 | -30.5% | #2,649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.7 years | +25.2% | #308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,300 | -59.1% | #2,762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | -29.8% | #1,984 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.3% | #1,258 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Forest County has a population of 6,715, making it the #2,756 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Forest County is $52,191, ranking #2,649 out of 3,222 counties — 30.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Forest County is $115,300 (-59.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $817/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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93.6% of residents in Forest County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% above the national rate.
About Forest County, Pennsylvania
Forest County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 6,715, making it the 2,756th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Forest County is 48.7 years, which is 25.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Forest County is $52,191, which ranks #2,649 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Forest County is $115,300, 59.1% below the national median. Renters in Forest County pay a median gross rent of $817 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Forest County, 12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Forest County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Forest County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.