Forest Lake, MN

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Forest Lake Overview

20,553
TOTAL POPULATION
9,922
MALE POPULATION
10,631
FEMALE POPULATION
93.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,179
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,608
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,157
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,960
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Forest Lake Zip Codes

Forest Lake Area Codes

Race in Forest Lake

The most populous races in Forest Lake are White / Caucasian (17,481 | 85.1%), Two or more Races (1,307 | 6.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,222 | 5.9%).
Race in Forest Lake
Race# Population% Population
Asian7803.8%
Black / African American6383.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,2225.9%
Native / Alaskan460.2%
White / Caucasian17,48185.1%
Two or more Races1,3076.4%
Some other Race3011.5%
Total20,553100.0%

Ancestry in Forest Lake

The most populous ancestries reported in Forest Lake are German (7,096 | 34.5%), Swedish (2,707 | 13.2%), Irish (2,310 | 11.2%), Norwegian (2,039 | 9.9%), and American (1,343 | 6.5%), together accounting for 75.4% of all Forest Lake residents.
Ancestry in Forest Lake
Ancestry# Population% Population
African460.2%
American1,3436.5%
Arab670.3%
Austrian450.2%
Bangladeshi5052.5%
Belgian240.1%
Bhutanese220.1%
Blackfeet160.1%
British200.1%
Burmese1190.6%
Central American1500.7%
Central American Indian210.1%
Cherokee150.1%
Chippewa920.4%
Colombian140.1%
Cree80.0%
Croatian230.1%
Czech2351.1%
Czechoslovakian590.3%
Danish1380.7%
Dutch3701.8%
Eastern European200.1%
Ecuadorian120.1%
English1,2726.2%
Ethiopian3051.5%
European5742.8%
Filipino140.1%
Finnish1650.8%
French5612.7%
French Canadian3241.6%
German7,09634.5%
Greek230.1%
Guatemalan440.2%
Honduran220.1%
Hungarian80.0%
Indian (Asian)850.4%
Irish2,31011.2%
Italian9144.4%
Jamaican300.2%
Japanese270.1%
Lebanese670.3%
Lithuanian330.2%
Luxembourger50.0%
Mexican1,0235.0%
Mexican American Indian1680.8%
Northern European370.2%
Norwegian2,0399.9%
Pakistani90.0%
Panamanian70.0%
Polish9694.7%
Portuguese380.2%
Puerto Rican60.0%
Russian250.1%
Salvadoran770.4%
Scandinavian3311.6%
Scotch-Irish560.3%
Scottish870.4%
Serbian130.1%
Slovene70.0%
South American260.1%
Spaniard170.1%
Subsaharan African3511.7%
Swedish2,70713.2%
Swiss910.4%
Thai320.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian110.1%
Turkish100.1%
Ukrainian50.0%
Welsh440.2%
Yugoslavian270.1%
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Immigrants in Forest Lake

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Forest Lake came from Central America (328 | 1.6%), Latin America (328 | 1.6%), Africa (308 | 1.5%), Mexico (248 | 1.2%), and Asia (215 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.0% of all Forest Lake residents.
Immigrants in Forest Lake
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3081.5%
Asia2151.1%
Cameroon1560.8%
Central America3281.6%
China480.2%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Eastern Africa1520.7%
Eastern Asia890.4%
Eastern Europe170.1%
El Salvador210.1%
Eritrea730.4%
Ethiopia790.4%
Europe1490.7%
Germany730.4%
Guatemala440.2%
Honduras80.0%
India120.1%
Japan100.1%
Korea310.2%
Laos680.3%
Latin America3281.6%
Mexico2481.2%
Middle Africa1560.8%
Panama70.0%
Portugal260.1%
Russia90.0%
South Central Asia120.1%
South Eastern Asia1140.5%
Southern Europe260.1%
Switzerland330.2%
Thailand460.2%
Western Europe1060.5%
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Sex and Age in Forest Lake

Sex and Age in Forest Lake

The most populous age groups in Forest Lake are 55 to 59 Years (860 | 8.7%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (855 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years701 (7.1%)615 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years604 (6.1%)808 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years583 (5.9%)644 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years576 (5.8%)816 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years649 (6.5%)669 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years797 (8.0%)691 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years752 (7.6%)710 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years595 (6.0%)625 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years698 (7.0%)549 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years443 (4.5%)589 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years794 (8.0%)855 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years860 (8.7%)715 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years538 (5.4%)466 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years377 (3.8%)461 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years505 (5.1%)536 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years182 (1.8%)311 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years152 (1.5%)301 (2.8%)
85 Years and over116 (1.2%)270 (2.5%)
Total9,922 (100.0%)10,631 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Forest Lake

Median Family Size in Forest Lake

The median family size in Forest Lake is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,274 | 78.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (347 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.46 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Forest Lake
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,274 (78.4%)3.12
Single Male/Father347 (6.4%)2.46
Single Female/Mother833 (15.3%)3.09
Total Families5,454 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Forest Lake

The median household size in Forest Lake is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (833 | 10.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (2,597 | 32.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Forest Lake
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,274 (53.1%)3.15
Single Male/Father347 (4.3%)2.76
Single Female/Mother833 (10.3%)3.37
Non-family2,597 (32.3%)1.23
Total Households8,051 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Forest Lake

Out of a total of 8,051 households in Forest Lake, 5,454 (67.7%) are family households, while 2,597 (32.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,338, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,077.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Forest Lake
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,077 (25.8%)
2-Person Households2,338 (29.0%)451 (5.6%)
3-Person Households1,192 (14.8%)24 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,114 (13.8%)45 (0.6%)
5-Person Households629 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households162 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,454 (67.7%)2,597 (32.3%)

Female Fertility in Forest Lake

Fertility by Age in Forest Lake

Average fertility rate in Forest Lake is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years143 (76.1%)69.0
35 to 50 years45 (23.9%)23.0
Total188 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forest Lake

94.1% of women with births (188) in Forest Lake are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forest Lake
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years142 (99.3%)1 (0.7%)
35 to 50 years35 (77.8%)10 (22.2%)
Total177 (94.2%)11 (5.9%)

Fertility by Education in Forest Lake

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Forest Lake
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (7.4%)20.0
College or Associate's Degree20 (10.6%)13.0
Bachelor's Degree130 (69.2%)102.0
Graduate Degree24 (12.8%)60.0
Total188 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forest Lake

5.9% of women with births in Forest Lake are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 50.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forest Lake
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma13 (92.9%)1 (7.1%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total177 (94.2%)11 (5.9%)

Income in Forest Lake

Income Overview in Forest Lake

Per Capita Income in Forest Lake is $44,179, while median incomes of families and households are $115,608 and $91,157 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,553$44,179
Median Family Income5,454$115,608
Mean Family Income5,454$133,419
Median Household Income8,051$91,157
Mean Household Income8,051$111,624
Income Deficit5,454$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,55320.98%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,55379.02¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,5530.39

Earnings by Sex in Forest Lake

Average Earnings in Forest Lake are $49,292, $55,962 for men and $44,219 for women, a difference of 21.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Forest Lake
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,188 (50.4%)$55,962
Female6,094 (49.6%)$44,219
Total12,282 (100.0%)$49,292

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forest Lake

The most common earnings brackets in Forest Lake are $100,000+ for men (1,400 | 22.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (757 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forest Lake
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less177 (2.9%)236 (3.9%)
$2,500 to $4,99986 (1.4%)438 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49996 (1.5%)109 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999102 (1.7%)43 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49999 (1.6%)138 (2.3%)
$12,500 to $14,999117 (1.9%)172 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499113 (1.8%)204 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99942 (0.7%)122 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49988 (1.4%)150 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999102 (1.7%)176 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999288 (4.6%)394 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999292 (4.7%)370 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999350 (5.7%)241 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999355 (5.7%)314 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999392 (6.3%)455 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999315 (5.1%)372 (6.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999525 (8.5%)462 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999407 (6.6%)459 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999842 (13.6%)757 (12.4%)
$100,000+1,400 (22.6%)482 (7.9%)
Total6,188 (100.0%)6,094 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forest Lake

Average earnings in Forest Lake are $62,774 for men and $49,262 for women, a difference of 21.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $113,629, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,290. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,568, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $34,944.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forest Lake
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$31,290$45,208
High School Diploma$47,018$34,944
College or Associate's Degree$61,367$42,031
Bachelor's Degree$80,536$67,288
Graduate Degree$113,629$70,568
Total$62,774$49,262

Family Income in Forest Lake

Family Income Brackets in Forest Lake

According to the Forest Lake family income data, there are 1,533 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 22 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Forest Lake
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000601.1%
$10,000 to $14,999220.4%
$15,000 to $24,999601.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991913.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993115.7%
$50,000 to $74,99991116.7%
$75,000 to $99,99962711.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,53328.1%
$150,000 to $199,99976914.1%
$200,000+97117.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forest Lake

4-person families (1,005 | 18.4%) account for the highest median family income in Forest Lake with $146,601 per family, while 2-person families (2,499 | 45.8%) have the highest median income of $49,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forest Lake
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,499 (45.8%)$98,375
3-Person Families1,187 (21.8%)$114,962
4-Person Families1,005 (18.4%)$146,601
5-Person Families590 (10.8%)$136,610
6-Person Families161 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families12 (0.2%)$0
Total5,454 (100.0%)$115,608

Family Income by Number of Earners in Forest Lake

The median family income in Forest Lake is $115,608, with families comprising 3+ earners (814) having the highest median family income of $190,833, while families with 1 earner (1,186) have the lowest median family income of $61,102, accounting for 14.9% and 21.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Forest Lake
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners669 (12.3%)$69,107
1 Earner1,186 (21.7%)$61,102
2 Earners2,785 (51.1%)$128,383
3+ Earners814 (14.9%)$190,833
Total5,454 (100.0%)$115,608

Household Income in Forest Lake

Household Income Brackets in Forest Lake

With 1,852 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Forest Lake, accounting for 23.0% of all households. In contrast, only 193 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Forest Lake
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002332.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991932.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992092.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993704.6%
$35,000 to $49,99985310.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,40117.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,05513.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,85223.0%
$150,000 to $199,99989411.1%
$200,000+99012.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Forest Lake

The median household income in Forest Lake is $91,157, with the highest median household income of $130,565 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,803 households (34.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $59,066, with 2,188 households (27.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Forest Lake
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years294 (3.6%)$69,423
25 to 44 Years2,766 (34.4%)$97,697
45 to 64 Years2,803 (34.8%)$130,565
65+ Years2,188 (27.2%)$59,066
Total8,051 (100.0%)$91,157

Poverty in Forest Lake

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest Lake

With 6.7% poverty level for males and 5.9% for females among the residents of Forest Lake, 75 year old and over males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 71 males (16.6%) and 72 females (22.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79 (11.7%)10 (1.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years31 (4.4%)22 (2.2%)
12 to 14 Years16 (4.4%)72 (22.7%)
15 Years15 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)38 (10.8%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)93 (9.6%)
25 to 34 Years79 (5.1%)39 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years168 (13.0%)124 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years63 (5.1%)13 (0.9%)
55 to 64 Years58 (4.2%)38 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years75 (8.5%)104 (10.4%)
75 Years and over71 (16.6%)72 (8.4%)
Total655 (6.7%)625 (5.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest Lake

According to the poverty statistics in Forest Lake, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years595 (88.3%)605 (98.4%)
5 Years95 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years678 (95.6%)993 (97.8%)
12 to 14 Years344 (95.6%)245 (77.3%)
15 Years127 (89.4%)162 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years318 (100.0%)313 (89.2%)
18 to 24 Years765 (100.0%)879 (90.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,470 (94.9%)1,362 (97.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,125 (87.0%)1,050 (89.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,174 (94.9%)1,417 (99.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,314 (95.8%)1,131 (96.8%)
65 to 74 Years807 (91.5%)893 (89.6%)
75 Years and over357 (83.4%)789 (91.6%)
Total9,169 (93.3%)9,928 (94.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forest Lake

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Forest Lake show that 4.4% or 188 of the total 4,274 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.0%, comprising of 99 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forest Lake
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,457 (97.4%)66 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,195 (98.1%)23 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children422 (81.0%)99 (19.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,086 (95.6%)188 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forest Lake

According to the poverty data in Forest Lake, 7.5% or 26 single-father households and 0.8% or 7 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (8.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (1.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forest Lake
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children11 (7.0%)7 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (7.5%)7 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forest Lake

The poverty data for Forest Lake shows that 188 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 33 of the single-parent households (2.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 99 households (19.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 household (3.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forest Lake
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children66 (2.6%)15 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children23 (1.9%)18 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children99 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (4.4%)33 (2.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Forest Lake

Employment by Class of Employer in Forest Lake

Among the 11,089 employed individuals in Forest Lake, private company employees (7,882 | 71.1%), not-for-profit organizations (831 | 7.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (688 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Forest Lake
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,88271.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4654.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6886.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations8317.5%
Local Government Employees6095.5%
State Government Employees3202.9%
Federal Government Employees2502.2%
Unpaid Family Workers440.4%
Total11,089100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Forest Lake

According to the labor force statistics for Forest Lake, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,294), 73.4% or 11,960 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 538 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.4% or 1,395 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.2% or 201 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years482 (44.3%)42 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,170 (88.8%)201 (17.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,414 (95.0%)6 (0.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,395 (95.4%)78 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,265 (91.8%)48 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,456 (91.6%)32 (1.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,413 (89.7%)107 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years648 (64.5%)25 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years611 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over109 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,960 (73.4%)538 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forest Lake

According to labor force statistics for Forest Lake, 89.8% of individuals (9,588) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,677) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 297 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.6% or 3,944 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 146 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forest Lake
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School472 (68.0%)24 (3.4%)
High School Diploma2,175 (84.7%)172 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree2,995 (89.9%)90 (2.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,944 (96.6%)57 (1.4%)
Total9,588 (89.8%)331 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Forest Lake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forest Lake are Management (1,412 | 12.4%), Community & Social Service (924 | 8.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (904 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (888 | 7.8%), and Business & Financial (830 | 7.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Forest Lake

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forest Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.4%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (73.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (93.2%), Legal Services & Support (89.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Forest Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Management790 (55.9%)622 (44.1%)
Business & Financial431 (51.9%)399 (48.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science709 (78.4%)195 (21.6%)
Computers & Mathematics308 (72.3%)118 (27.7%)
Architecture & Engineering308 (87.7%)43 (12.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science93 (73.2%)34 (26.8%)
Community & Social Service 219 (23.7%)705 (76.3%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (6.8%)220 (93.2%)
Legal Services & Support8 (10.8%)66 (89.2%)
Education Instruction & Library150 (30.2%)347 (69.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment45 (38.5%)72 (61.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating134 (15.1%)754 (84.9%)
Health Technologists94 (17.7%)437 (82.3%)
Total (Category)2,283 (46.1%)2,675 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)5,939 (52.0%)5,480 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Forest Lake are Healthcare Support (429 | 3.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (370 | 3.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (360 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (358 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (146 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Forest Lake

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Forest Lake, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (76.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (93.0%), Healthcare Support (70.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Forest Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support127 (29.6%)302 (70.4%)
Security & Protection111 (76.0%)35 (24.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention32 (47.8%)35 (52.2%)
Law Enforcement79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving193 (53.6%)167 (46.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance268 (72.4%)102 (27.6%)
Personal Care & Service25 (7.0%)333 (93.0%)
Total (Category)724 (43.5%)939 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)5,939 (52.0%)5,480 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Forest Lake are Office & Administration (1,340 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (933 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Forest Lake

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Forest Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related485 (52.0%)448 (48.0%)
Office & Administration364 (27.2%)976 (72.8%)
Total (Category)849 (37.3%)1,424 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)5,939 (52.0%)5,480 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Forest Lake are Construction & Extraction (751 | 6.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (253 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Forest Lake

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Forest Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction713 (94.9%)38 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)966 (96.2%)38 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)5,939 (52.0%)5,480 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Forest Lake are Production (907 | 7.9%), Material Moving (358 | 3.1%), and Transportation (256 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Forest Lake

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Forest Lake
OccupationMaleFemale
Production681 (75.1%)226 (24.9%)
Transportation189 (73.8%)67 (26.2%)
Material Moving247 (69.0%)111 (31.0%)
Total (Category)1,117 (73.4%)404 (26.6%)
Total (Overall)5,939 (52.0%)5,480 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Forest Lake

Employment Industries in Forest Lake

The major employment industries in Forest Lake include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,775 | 15.5%), Manufacturing (1,750 | 15.3%), Construction (1,152 | 10.1%), Retail Trade (1,021 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (827 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Forest Lake

Employment Industries by Sex in Forest Lake

The Forest Lake industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.6%), Educational Services (71.2%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (60.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Forest Lake
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting170 (88.5%)22 (11.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction934 (81.1%)218 (18.9%)
Manufacturing1,291 (73.8%)459 (26.2%)
Wholesale Trade155 (49.4%)159 (50.6%)
Retail Trade526 (51.5%)495 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing266 (63.0%)156 (37.0%)
Utilities64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information67 (62.6%)40 (37.4%)
Finance & Insurance440 (57.4%)326 (42.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing202 (53.0%)179 (47.0%)
Professional & Scientific389 (48.8%)408 (51.2%)
Enterprise Management14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Administrative & Support259 (66.7%)129 (33.3%)
Educational Services238 (28.8%)589 (71.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance327 (18.4%)1,448 (81.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation90 (39.8%)136 (60.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services223 (50.1%)222 (49.9%)
Public Administration180 (49.9%)181 (50.1%)
Total5,939 (52.0%)5,480 (48.0%)

Education in Forest Lake

School Enrollment in Forest Lake

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,006 students in Forest Lake are elementary school (1,261 | 25.2%), high school (1,186 | 23.7%), and middle school (979 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Forest Lake
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3416.8%
Kindergarten1763.5%
Elementary School1,26125.2%
Middle School97919.6%
High School1,18623.7%
College / Undergraduate85617.1%
Graduate / Professional2074.1%
Total5,006100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forest Lake

Out of a total of 5,006 students who are enrolled in schools in Forest Lake, 536 (10.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,470 (89.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 34 (19.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,286 (93.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forest Lake
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds211 (87.2%)31 (12.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,286 (93.6%)88 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,074 (87.5%)153 (12.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds885 (92.1%)76 (7.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds311 (82.5%)66 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds376 (84.3%)70 (15.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds140 (80.5%)34 (19.5%)
35 Years and over187 (91.2%)18 (8.8%)
Total4,470 (89.3%)536 (10.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forest Lake

Business (981 | 17.5%), education (882 | 15.7%), science & technology (812 | 14.5%), social sciences (444 | 7.9%), and engineering (382 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 5,611 individuals in Forest Lake who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forest Lake
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3235.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3676.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1612.9%
Psychology2795.0%
Social Sciences4447.9%
Engineering3826.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies661.2%
Science & Technology81214.5%
Business98117.5%
Education88215.7%
Literature & Languages1773.2%
Liberal Arts & History1873.3%
Visual & Performing Arts1542.7%
Communications1572.8%
Arts & Humanities2394.3%
Total5,611100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Forest Lake

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forest Lake

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Forest Lake are males with 2 vehicles (2,725, accounting for 47.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,549, making up 51.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forest Lake
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle77 (1.3%)59 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle643 (11.1%)638 (12.0%)
2 Vehicles2,725 (47.1%)2,549 (48.1%)
3 Vehicles1,383 (23.9%)1,339 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles670 (11.6%)534 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles292 (5.0%)176 (3.3%)
Total5,790 (100.0%)5,295 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Forest Lake

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Forest Lake are 30 to 34 minutes (1,425 commuters, 14.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,228 commuters, 12.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,074 commuters, 11.2%).
Commute Time in Forest Lake
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4184.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,22812.7%
10 to 14 Minutes1,07411.2%
15 to 19 Minutes8558.9%
20 to 24 Minutes7507.8%
25 to 29 Minutes7888.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,42514.8%
35 to 39 Minutes5235.4%
40 to 44 Minutes8388.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,07411.2%
60 to 89 Minutes5405.6%
90 or more Minutes1231.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Forest Lake

The most common commute times in Forest Lake are 30 to 34 minutes (766 commuters, 14.8%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (659 commuters, 14.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Forest Lake
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes157 (3.0%)261 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes601 (11.6%)627 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes481 (9.3%)593 (13.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes502 (9.7%)353 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes343 (6.6%)407 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes385 (7.4%)403 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes766 (14.8%)659 (14.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes269 (5.2%)254 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes639 (12.3%)199 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes723 (13.9%)351 (7.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes263 (5.1%)277 (6.2%)
90 or more Minutes57 (1.1%)66 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forest Lake

The most frequent times of departure to work in Forest Lake are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (831, 16.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (715, 16.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forest Lake
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM279 (5.4%)225 (5.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM332 (6.4%)67 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM241 (4.6%)263 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM831 (16.0%)344 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM540 (10.4%)545 (12.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM635 (12.2%)715 (16.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM434 (8.4%)462 (10.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM587 (11.3%)410 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM103 (2.0%)291 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM177 (3.4%)349 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM118 (2.3%)107 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM59 (1.1%)13 (0.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM556 (10.7%)438 (9.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM294 (5.7%)221 (5.0%)
Total5,186 (100.0%)4,450 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Forest Lake

Occupancy by Ownership in Forest Lake

Of the total 8,051 dwellings in Forest Lake, owner-occupied units account for 5,887 (73.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,164 (26.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Forest Lake
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,88773.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,16426.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,051100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Forest Lake

Occupancy by Household Size in Forest Lake
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,07725.8%
2-Person Household2,78934.6%
3-Person Household1,21615.1%
4+ Person Household1,96924.5%
Total Housing Units8,051100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forest Lake

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forest Lake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,248 (60.1%)829 (39.9%)
2-Person Household2,150 (77.1%)639 (22.9%)
3-Person Household967 (79.5%)249 (20.5%)
4+ Person Household1,522 (77.3%)447 (22.7%)
Total Housing Units5,887 (73.1%)2,164 (26.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forest Lake

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forest Lake
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School60 (18.0%)273 (82.0%)
High School Diploma1,216 (62.9%)717 (37.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,895 (70.7%)785 (29.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,716 (87.5%)389 (12.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forest Lake

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forest Lake
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,76321.9%
35 to 44 Years1,29716.1%
45 to 54 Years1,32616.5%
55 to 64 Years1,47718.3%
65 to 74 Years1,17914.6%
75 to 84 Years7108.8%
85 Years and Over2993.7%
Total8,051100.0%

Housing Finances in Forest Lake

Median Income by Occupancy in Forest Lake

Median Income by Occupancy in Forest Lake
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,887 (73.1%)$113,764
Renter-Occupied2,164 (26.9%)$55,545
Average8,051 (100.0%)$91,157

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forest Lake

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forest Lake
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00082 (1.4%)77 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99915 (0.3%)61 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99973 (1.2%)119 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99932 (0.5%)33 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99967 (1.1%)78 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999186 (3.2%)185 (8.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999412 (7.0%)439 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999853 (14.5%)544 (25.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999708 (12.0%)346 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,663 (28.2%)192 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more1,796 (30.5%)90 (4.2%)
Total5,887 (100.0%)2,164 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forest Lake

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forest Lake
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30072 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499334 (5.7%)43 (2.0%)
$500 to $799736 (12.5%)163 (7.5%)
$800 to $999481 (8.2%)145 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499996 (16.9%)942 (43.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,256 (21.3%)512 (23.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499846 (14.4%)241 (11.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999561 (9.5%)55 (2.5%)
$3,000 or more605 (10.3%)9 (0.4%)
Total5,887 (100.0%)2,164 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Forest Lake

Housing Structures in Forest Lake

Housing Structures in Forest Lake
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,11963.6%
Single Unit, Attached1,05913.2%
2 Unit Apartments640.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1021.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments120.2%
10 or more Apartments1,52418.9%
Mobile Home / Other1712.1%
Total8,051100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forest Lake

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forest Lake
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,870 (95.1%)249 (4.9%)
Single Unit, Attached788 (74.4%)271 (25.6%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (15.6%)54 (84.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments49 (48.0%)53 (52.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments15 (1.0%)1,509 (99.0%)
Mobile Home / Other155 (90.6%)16 (9.4%)
Total5,887 (73.1%)2,164 (26.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forest Lake

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forest Lake
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)40 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms47 (0.8%)865 (40.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,485 (25.2%)875 (40.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,902 (32.3%)302 (14.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,453 (41.7%)82 (3.8%)
Total5,887 (100.0%)2,164 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forest Lake

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forest Lake
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,034 (85.5%)1,041 (48.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas163 (2.8%)32 (1.5%)
Electricity658 (11.2%)935 (43.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene9 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (0.4%)50 (2.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)106 (4.9%)
Total5,887 (100.0%)2,164 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Forest Lake

Household Vehicle Usage in Forest Lake
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle106 (1.8%)245 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle1,168 (19.8%)970 (44.8%)
2 Vehicles2,561 (43.5%)832 (38.5%)
3 or more Vehicles2,052 (34.9%)117 (5.4%)
Total5,887 (100.0%)2,164 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Forest Lake

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Forest Lake

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7204,167
Median Property Value$360,700$356,300
Median Household Income$91,324$1,243
Monthly Housing Costs$736$605
Real Estate Taxes$3,398$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forest Lake

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forest Lake
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000166 (9.7%)61 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9996 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999498 (28.9%)1,512 (36.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999678 (39.4%)1,818 (43.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999293 (17.0%)637 (15.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99962 (3.6%)139 (3.3%)
$1,000,000 or more17 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)4,167 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forest Lake

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forest Lake
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00076 (4.4%)65 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99986 (5.0%)21 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999126 (7.3%)86 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999168 (9.8%)60 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999301 (17.5%)244 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999148 (8.6%)552 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999262 (15.2%)560 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more553 (32.2%)1,401 (33.6%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)4,167 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forest Lake

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forest Lake
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x309 (18.0%)122,565 (2,941.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x518 (30.1%)1,086 (26.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x146 (8.5%)1,174 (28.2%)
4.0x or more731 (42.5%)703 (16.9%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)4,167 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forest Lake

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forest Lake
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800197 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49993 (5.4%)76 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,406 (81.7%)239 (5.7%)
Total1,720 (100.0%)4,167 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Forest Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,500 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,440 (97.1%)103 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,766 (95.7%)80 (4.3%)
26 to 34 Years2,344 (86.0%)382 (14.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,335 (94.7%)132 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,541 (95.3%)126 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,347 (92.4%)194 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,863 (99.2%)16 (0.9%)
75 Years and older1,289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,425 (95.0%)1,033 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forest Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forest Lake
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,500 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,440 (97.1%)103 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,766 (95.7%)80 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forest Lake

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forest Lake
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000821 (97.2%)24 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,183 (89.2%)264 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,817 (92.4%)230 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,079 (92.8%)160 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over11,497 (97.0%)354 (3.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest Lake

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6496 (33.1%)1,042 (69.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,072 (30.3%)2,547 (71.9%)
19 to 25 Years284 (15.4%)1,513 (82.0%)
25 to 34 Years399 (14.6%)2,001 (73.4%)
35 to 44 Years377 (15.3%)2,009 (81.4%)
45 to 54 Years282 (10.6%)2,322 (87.1%)
55 to 64 Years376 (14.8%)2,022 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,749 (93.1%)1,479 (78.7%)
75 Years and over1,289 (100.0%)1,061 (82.3%)
Total6,324 (30.9%)15,996 (78.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forest Lake

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forest Lake
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years37 (2.2%)138 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years178 (7.7%)109 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years504 (12.9%)301 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years132 (15.0%)217 (21.8%)
75 Years and over226 (52.8%)305 (35.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Forest Lake

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Forest Lake: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years135 (3.5%)48 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years49 (5.6%)17 (1.7%)
75 Years and over83 (19.4%)132 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Forest Lake: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)44 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years58 (1.5%)19 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years37 (4.2%)53 (5.3%)
75 Years and over15 (3.5%)38 (4.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Forest Lake: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years37 (2.2%)118 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years146 (6.3%)93 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years174 (4.5%)83 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years26 (2.9%)4 (0.4%)
75 Years and over29 (6.8%)90 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Forest Lake: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years199 (5.1%)191 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years93 (10.5%)165 (16.6%)
75 Years and over154 (36.0%)139 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Forest Lake: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (1.8%)75 (3.8%)
18 to 34 Years58 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (2.3%)19 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years20 (2.3%)25 (2.5%)
75 Years and over31 (7.2%)36 (4.2%)

Technology Access in Forest Lake

Computing Device Access in Forest Lake

Computing Device Access in Forest Lake
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,90685.8%
Smartphone7,12488.5%
Tablet5,56369.1%
No Computing Device3764.7%
Total8,051100.0%

Internet Access in Forest Lake

Internet Access in Forest Lake
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet300.4%
Broadband Home6,45180.1%
Cellular Data Only7429.2%
Satellite Internet5346.6%
No Internet5667.0%
Total8,051100.0%

Forest Lake Summary

Lake Forest, Minnesota is a small city located in Washington County, Minnesota. It is situated on the north shore of Forest Lake, a large lake that is part of the St. Croix River watershed. The city is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Minneapolis and is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Lake Forest was 8,921.

History

The area that is now Lake Forest was originally inhabited by the Ojibwe people. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s. The first permanent settlement was established in 1844 by a group of Swedish immigrants. The settlement was named Forest Lake after the nearby lake.
In 1858, the first post office was established in the area. The town was officially incorporated in 1887. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow rapidly as the railroad was extended to the area. This allowed for the development of the lumber industry, which was a major source of employment for the town.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a population boom as people moved to the area from the Twin Cities. This growth continued into the 1960s and 1970s, and the town was eventually incorporated as a city in 1974.

Geography

Lake Forest is located in Washington County, Minnesota. It is situated on the north shore of Forest Lake, a large lake that is part of the St. Croix River watershed. The city is located approximately 25 miles northeast of Minneapolis and is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the city.

Economy

The economy of Lake Forest is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to several large employers, including the Forest Lake Area School District, the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Forest Lake Area Community Center.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lake Forest was 8,921. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,945, and the median income for a family was $71,945. The per capita income for the city was $27,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Forest Lake?
Total Population of Forest Lake is 20,553.
What is the Total Male Population of Forest Lake?
Total Male Population of Forest Lake is 9,922.
What is the Total Female Population of Forest Lake?
Total Female Population of Forest Lake is 10,631.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Forest Lake?
There are 93.33 Males per 100 Females in Forest Lake.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Forest Lake?
There are 107.15 Females per 100 Males in Forest Lake.
What is the Median Population Age in Forest Lake?
Median Population Age in Forest Lake is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Forest Lake
Average Family Size in Forest Lake is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Forest Lake
Average Household Size in Forest Lake is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Forest Lake?
Per Capita income in Forest Lake is $44,179.
What is the Median Family Income in Forest Lake?
Median Family Income in Forest Lake is $115,608.
What is the Median Household income in Forest Lake?
Median Household Income in Forest Lake is $91,157.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Forest Lake?
Income or Wage Gap in Forest Lake is 21.0%.
Women in Forest Lake earn 79.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Forest Lake?
Inequality or Gini Index in Forest Lake is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Forest Lake?
There are 11,960 People in the Labor Forcein in Forest Lake.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Forest Lake?
73.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Forest Lake.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Forest Lake?
Unemployment Rate in Forest Lake is 4.5%.