Forest, OH

Forest Map

Forest Map

Forest Overview

1,455
TOTAL POPULATION
712
MALE POPULATION
743
FEMALE POPULATION
95.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.35
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,740
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,731
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
812
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
73.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Forest Zip Codes

Forest Area Codes

Race in Forest

The most populous races in Forest are White / Caucasian (1,401 | 96.3%), Two or more Races (26 | 1.8%), and Native / Alaskan (10 | 0.7%).
Race in Forest
Race# Population% Population
Asian30.2%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific60.4%
Hispanic or Latino20.1%
Native / Alaskan100.7%
White / Caucasian1,40196.3%
Two or more Races261.8%
Some other Race90.6%
Total1,455100.0%

Ancestry in Forest

The most populous ancestries reported in Forest are German (308 | 21.2%), American (258 | 17.7%), Irish (156 | 10.7%), English (145 | 10.0%), and French (60 | 4.1%), together accounting for 63.7% of all Forest residents.
Ancestry in Forest
Ancestry# Population% Population
African90.6%
American25817.7%
Arab110.8%
British50.3%
Cherokee90.6%
Chippewa60.4%
Czech90.6%
Dutch30.2%
Eastern European181.2%
English14510.0%
European60.4%
French604.1%
French Canadian191.3%
German30821.2%
Hungarian90.6%
Irish15610.7%
Italian573.9%
Lebanese110.8%
Native Hawaiian60.4%
Pennsylvania German60.4%
Polish181.2%
Puerto Rican20.1%
Scandinavian100.7%
Scottish594.1%
Slavic70.5%
Sri Lankan30.2%
Subsaharan African90.6%
Swiss20.1%
Thai30.2%
Welsh110.8%
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Immigrants in Forest

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Forest came from , and Canada (3 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.2% of all Forest residents.
Immigrants in Forest
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada30.2%
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Sex and Age in Forest

Sex and Age in Forest

The most populous age groups in Forest are 55 to 59 Years (75 | 10.5%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (86 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years46 (6.5%)7 (0.9%)
5 to 9 Years56 (7.9%)65 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Years48 (6.7%)85 (11.4%)
15 to 19 Years65 (9.1%)30 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years42 (5.9%)53 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Years59 (8.3%)86 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Years18 (2.5%)24 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Years51 (7.2%)48 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years62 (8.7%)55 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years46 (6.5%)42 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years26 (3.6%)46 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years75 (10.5%)29 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years39 (5.5%)76 (10.2%)
65 to 69 Years23 (3.2%)34 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years21 (2.9%)35 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years17 (2.4%)18 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years15 (2.1%)10 (1.3%)
85 Years and over3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total712 (100.0%)743 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Forest

Median Family Size in Forest

The median family size in Forest is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (309 | 72.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (45 | 10.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Forest
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple309 (72.5%)3.04
Single Male/Father45 (10.6%)2.18
Single Female/Mother72 (16.9%)2.61
Total Families426 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Forest

The median household size in Forest is 2.42 persons per household, with married-couple households (309 | 51.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (176 | 29.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Forest
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple309 (51.3%)3.04
Single Male/Father45 (7.5%)2.64
Single Female/Mother72 (12.0%)2.81
Non-family176 (29.2%)1.11
Total Households602 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Forest

Out of a total of 602 households in Forest, 426 (70.8%) are family households, while 176 (29.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 206, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 157.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Forest
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-157 (26.1%)
2-Person Households206 (34.2%)19 (3.2%)
3-Person Households53 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households77 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households78 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total426 (70.8%)176 (29.2%)

Female Fertility in Forest

Fertility by Age in Forest

Average fertility rate in Forest is 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 196.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Forest
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years32 (100.0%)196.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)93.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forest

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forest
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Forest

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Forest
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma32 (100.0%)237.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)93.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forest

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forest
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Forest

Income Overview in Forest

Per Capita Income in Forest is $24,740, while median incomes of families and households are $53,750 and $46,731 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,455$24,740
Median Family Income426$53,750
Mean Family Income426$67,135
Median Household Income602$46,731
Mean Household Income602$60,553
Income Deficit426$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,45544.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,45555.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4550.40

Earnings by Sex in Forest

Average Earnings in Forest are $31,667, $44,107 for men and $24,563 for women, a difference of 44.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Forest
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male401 (47.8%)$44,107
Female437 (52.1%)$24,563
Total838 (100.0%)$31,667

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forest

The most common earnings brackets in Forest are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (61 | 15.2%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (59 | 13.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forest
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (1.5%)35 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (0.5%)11 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4999 (2.2%)6 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99920 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (1.5%)59 (13.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99945 (11.2%)19 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49918 (4.5%)12 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (0.5%)35 (8.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49918 (4.5%)25 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99914 (3.5%)20 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (2.5%)29 (6.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99920 (5.0%)30 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99913 (3.2%)21 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99920 (5.0%)8 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99939 (9.7%)44 (10.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (3.7%)15 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99961 (15.2%)42 (9.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99927 (6.7%)21 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (10.0%)5 (1.1%)
$100,000+16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total401 (100.0%)437 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forest

Average earnings in Forest are $47,500 for men and $25,000 for women, a difference of 47.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $18,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,042, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,594.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forest
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$48,750$0
High School Diploma$59,375$23,594
College or Associate's Degree$18,750$24,063
Bachelor's Degree$90,750$33,462
Graduate Degree$57,083$56,042
Total$47,500$25,000

Family Income in Forest

Family Income Brackets in Forest

According to the Forest family income data, there are 73 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Forest
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000163.8%
$10,000 to $14,999143.3%
$15,000 to $24,999348.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997016.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996715.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997317.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996214.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995212.2%
$150,000 to $199,999245.6%
$200,000+143.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forest

4-person families (72 | 16.9%) account for the highest median family income in Forest with $115,500 per family, while 4-person families (72 | 16.9%) have the highest median income of $28,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forest
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families238 (55.9%)$41,042
3-Person Families30 (7.0%)$63,125
4-Person Families72 (16.9%)$115,500
5-Person Families74 (17.4%)$64,643
6-Person Families12 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total426 (100.0%)$53,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Forest

The median family income in Forest is $53,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (50) having the highest median family income of $151,250, while families with no earners (59) have the lowest median family income of $36,458, accounting for 11.7% and 13.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Forest
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners59 (13.9%)$36,458
1 Earner125 (29.3%)$40,938
2 Earners192 (45.1%)$63,864
3+ Earners50 (11.7%)$151,250
Total426 (100.0%)$53,750

Household Income in Forest

Household Income Brackets in Forest

With 113 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Forest, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (2.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Forest
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000447.3%
$10,000 to $14,999172.8%
$15,000 to $24,999376.1%
$25,000 to $34,99911318.8%
$35,000 to $49,99910717.8%
$50,000 to $74,99910116.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998814.6%
$100,000 to $149,999579.5%
$150,000 to $199,999244.0%
$200,000+142.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Forest

The median household income in Forest is $46,731, with the highest median household income of $62,614 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 219 households (36.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,500, with 120 households (19.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Forest
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years31 (5.1%)$41,528
25 to 44 Years219 (36.4%)$62,614
45 to 64 Years232 (38.5%)$48,500
65+ Years120 (19.9%)$37,500
Total602 (100.0%)$46,731

Poverty in Forest

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest

With 10.0% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Forest, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (57.1%) and 14 females (34.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (12.7%)27 (29.7%)
12 to 14 Years2 (5.4%)14 (34.2%)
15 Years8 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years9 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years9 (15.0%)13 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years7 (6.2%)17 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years9 (12.5%)18 (20.4%)
55 to 64 Years7 (6.1%)2 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years8 (18.2%)3 (4.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (10.0%)98 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest

According to the poverty statistics in Forest, males aged 5 years and females aged under 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
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (89.1%)7 (100.0%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (87.3%)64 (70.3%)
12 to 14 Years35 (94.6%)27 (65.8%)
15 Years6 (42.9%)23 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years24 (72.7%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years51 (85.0%)42 (76.4%)
25 to 34 Years77 (100.0%)106 (96.4%)
35 to 44 Years106 (93.8%)86 (83.5%)
45 to 54 Years63 (87.5%)70 (79.5%)
55 to 64 Years107 (93.9%)103 (98.1%)
65 to 74 Years36 (81.8%)66 (95.7%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
Total641 (90.0%)645 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forest

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Forest show that 1.6% or 5 of the total 309 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forest
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children168 (97.1%)5 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total304 (98.4%)5 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forest

According to the poverty data in Forest, 28.9% or 13 single-father households and 29.2% or 21 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (41.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forest
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children13 (41.9%)8 (26.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (28.9%)21 (29.2%)

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

The poverty data for Forest shows that 5 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 34 of the single-parent households (29.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (76.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forest
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)21 (34.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (76.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (1.6%)34 (29.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Forest

Employment by Class of Employer in Forest

Among the 784 employed individuals in Forest, private company employees (516 | 65.8%), local government employees (94 | 12.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (72 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Forest
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees51665.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)40.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)729.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations577.3%
Local Government Employees9412.0%
State Government Employees222.8%
Federal Government Employees192.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total784100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Forest

According to the labor force statistics for Forest, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,111), 73.1% or 812 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.1% or 135 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Forest
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (19.0%)4 (36.4%)
20 to 24 Years82 (86.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years135 (93.1%)12 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years38 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years192 (88.9%)4 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years139 (86.9%)5 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years89 (85.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years87 (75.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years34 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total812 (73.1%)25 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forest

According to labor force statistics for Forest, 87.0% of individuals (680) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (782) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 21 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 92.1% or 93 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.8% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forest
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School44 (88.0%)3 (6.8%)
High School Diploma283 (81.8%)17 (4.9%)
College / Associate Degree260 (91.2%)4 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher93 (92.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total680 (87.0%)24 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forest are Community & Social Service (73 | 9.3%), Management (70 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (46 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (41 | 5.2%), and Business & Financial (35 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Forest

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (24.3%)53 (75.7%)
Business & Financial24 (68.6%)11 (31.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (12.3%)64 (87.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (8.7%)42 (91.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)56 (24.9%)169 (75.1%)
Total (Overall)378 (48.0%)409 (52.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Forest are Food Preparation & Serving (49 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (38 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (22 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (20 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (3 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Forest

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Forest, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (81.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (86.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (45.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (13.2%)33 (86.8%)
Security & Protection3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving40 (81.6%)9 (18.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (54.5%)10 (45.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)60 (45.5%)72 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)378 (48.0%)409 (52.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Forest are Office & Administration (106 | 13.5%), and Sales & Related (28 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Forest

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (28.6%)20 (71.4%)
Office & Administration22 (20.7%)84 (79.2%)
Total (Category)30 (22.4%)104 (77.6%)
Total (Overall)378 (48.0%)409 (52.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Forest are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (73 | 9.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 1.7%), and Construction & Extraction (12 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Forest

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)378 (48.0%)409 (52.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Forest are Production (135 | 17.2%), Material Moving (42 | 5.3%), and Transportation (21 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Forest

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Forest
OccupationMaleFemale
Production95 (70.4%)40 (29.6%)
Transportation7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
Material Moving32 (76.2%)10 (23.8%)
Total (Category)134 (67.7%)64 (32.3%)
Total (Overall)378 (48.0%)409 (52.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Forest

Employment Industries in Forest

The major employment industries in Forest include Manufacturing (213 | 27.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (101 | 12.8%), Educational Services (90 | 11.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (84 | 10.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (61 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Forest

Employment Industries by Sex in Forest

The Forest industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (95.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Forest
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Construction12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing151 (70.9%)62 (29.1%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade27 (45.0%)33 (55.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing40 (65.6%)21 (34.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support26 (76.5%)8 (23.5%)
Educational Services15 (16.7%)75 (83.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5 (5.0%)96 (95.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services40 (47.6%)44 (52.4%)
Public Administration9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)
Total378 (48.0%)409 (52.0%)

Education in Forest

School Enrollment in Forest

The most common levels of schooling among the 394 students in Forest are elementary school (104 | 26.4%), high school (98 | 24.9%), and middle school (76 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Forest
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool112.8%
Kindergarten389.6%
Elementary School10426.4%
Middle School7619.3%
High School9824.9%
College / Undergraduate4912.4%
Graduate / Professional184.6%
Total394100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forest

Out of a total of 394 students who are enrolled in schools in Forest, 14 (3.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 380 (96.4%) 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 3 (9.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forest
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old101 (95.3%)5 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds131 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds63 (94.0%)4 (6.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30 (90.9%)3 (9.1%)
35 Years and over12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total380 (96.4%)14 (3.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forest

Arts & humanities (25 | 22.9%), education (19 | 17.4%), communications (15 | 13.8%), business (14 | 12.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (10 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 109 individuals in Forest who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forest
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics65.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural109.2%
Physical & Health Sciences43.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences65.5%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology32.8%
Business1412.8%
Education1917.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History43.7%
Visual & Performing Arts32.8%
Communications1513.8%
Arts & Humanities2522.9%
Total109100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Forest

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forest

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Forest are males with 2 vehicles (153, accounting for 40.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (120, making up 37.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forest
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle4 (1.1%)3 (0.7%)
1 Vehicle100 (26.5%)144 (35.5%)
2 Vehicles153 (40.5%)120 (29.6%)
3 Vehicles82 (21.7%)76 (18.7%)
4 Vehicles16 (4.2%)9 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles23 (6.1%)54 (13.3%)
Total378 (100.0%)406 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Forest

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Forest are 5 to 9 minutes (130 commuters, 16.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (95 commuters, 12.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (87 commuters, 11.3%).
Commute Time in Forest
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes709.1%
5 to 9 Minutes13016.9%
10 to 14 Minutes334.3%
15 to 19 Minutes8711.3%
20 to 24 Minutes9512.3%
25 to 29 Minutes374.8%
30 to 34 Minutes8611.2%
35 to 39 Minutes678.7%
40 to 44 Minutes526.7%
45 to 59 Minutes628.0%
60 to 89 Minutes283.6%
90 or more Minutes243.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Forest

The most common commute times in Forest are 5 to 9 minutes (61 commuters, 16.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (69 commuters, 17.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Forest
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes32 (8.5%)38 (9.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes61 (16.3%)69 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (2.1%)25 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (6.4%)63 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes46 (12.3%)49 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (6.1%)14 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes33 (8.8%)53 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes36 (9.6%)31 (7.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes21 (5.6%)31 (7.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes46 (12.3%)16 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes21 (5.6%)7 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes24 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forest

The most frequent times of departure to work in Forest are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (62, 16.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (149, 37.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forest
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM41 (10.9%)10 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM43 (11.5%)32 (8.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (6.7%)8 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM43 (11.5%)33 (8.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM15 (4.0%)25 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM30 (8.0%)149 (37.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (5.3%)34 (8.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (2.7%)9 (2.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (0.8%)13 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (0.8%)3 (0.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM37 (9.9%)17 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM62 (16.5%)29 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM43 (11.5%)34 (8.6%)
Total375 (100.0%)396 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Forest

Occupancy by Ownership in Forest

Of the total 602 dwellings in Forest, owner-occupied units account for 439 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 163 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Forest
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units43972.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16327.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units602100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Forest

Occupancy by Household Size in Forest
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household15726.1%
2-Person Household22537.4%
3-Person Household538.8%
4+ Person Household16727.7%
Total Housing Units602100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forest

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household102 (65.0%)55 (35.0%)
2-Person Household186 (82.7%)39 (17.3%)
3-Person Household25 (47.2%)28 (52.8%)
4+ Person Household126 (75.4%)41 (24.5%)
Total Housing Units439 (72.9%)163 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forest

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forest
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26 (72.2%)10 (27.8%)
High School Diploma194 (68.3%)90 (31.7%)
College/Associate Degree174 (78.0%)49 (22.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45 (76.3%)14 (23.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forest

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forest
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11519.1%
35 to 44 Years13522.4%
45 to 54 Years11218.6%
55 to 64 Years12019.9%
65 to 74 Years8013.3%
75 to 84 Years376.1%
85 Years and Over30.5%
Total602100.0%

Housing Finances in Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Forest

Median Income by Occupancy in Forest
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied439 (72.9%)$57,159
Renter-Occupied163 (27.1%)$40,509
Average602 (100.0%)$46,731

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forest

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forest
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (3.6%)28 (17.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99917 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.1%)3 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (1.1%)20 (12.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99993 (21.2%)20 (12.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (12.8%)51 (31.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99975 (17.1%)26 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99978 (17.8%)10 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99952 (11.8%)5 (3.1%)
$150,000 or more38 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forest

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forest
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30022 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499126 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79977 (17.5%)95 (58.3%)
$800 to $99972 (16.4%)42 (25.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499101 (23.0%)5 (3.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99941 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Forest

Housing Structures in Forest

Housing Structures in Forest
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51685.7%
Single Unit, Attached30.5%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments162.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments111.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other569.3%
Total602100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forest

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forest
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached427 (82.8%)89 (17.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (21.4%)44 (78.6%)
Total439 (72.9%)163 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forest

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forest
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)20 (12.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms42 (9.6%)95 (58.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms274 (62.4%)39 (23.9%)
8 or more Rooms123 (28.0%)9 (5.5%)
Total439 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forest

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forest
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas361 (82.2%)82 (50.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (0.5%)9 (5.5%)
Electricity65 (14.8%)65 (39.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (1.8%)7 (4.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total439 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Forest

Household Vehicle Usage in Forest
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (1.1%)1 (0.6%)
1 Vehicle162 (36.9%)91 (55.8%)
2 Vehicles161 (36.7%)44 (27.0%)
3 or more Vehicles111 (25.3%)27 (16.6%)
Total439 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Forest

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Forest

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units199240
Median Property Value$78,800$123,000
Median Household Income$42,188$38
Monthly Housing Costs$450$0
Real Estate Taxes$780$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forest

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forest
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00028 (14.1%)7 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999107 (53.8%)68 (28.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99961 (30.6%)165 (68.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forest

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forest
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (8.0%)7 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (28.1%)20 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (16.6%)37 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (19.1%)23 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (11.6%)37 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (11.1%)55 (22.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)30 (12.5%)
Total199 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forest

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forest
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x83 (41.7%)80,000 (33,333.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x36 (18.1%)144 (60.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x53 (26.6%)47 (19.6%)
4.0x or more19 (9.6%)21 (8.7%)
Total199 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forest

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forest
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800103 (51.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49967 (33.7%)43 (17.9%)
$800 to $1,49921 (10.5%)110 (45.8%)
Total199 (100.0%)240 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years300 (95.2%)15 (4.8%)
19 to 25 Years88 (82.2%)19 (17.8%)
26 to 34 Years166 (92.7%)13 (7.3%)
35 to 44 Years199 (92.1%)17 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years140 (87.5%)20 (12.5%)
55 to 64 Years114 (52.0%)105 (47.9%)
65 to 74 Years113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,266 (87.0%)189 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forest
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen300 (95.2%)15 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen88 (82.2%)19 (17.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forest

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forest
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000157 (81.8%)35 (18.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999346 (76.9%)104 (23.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999192 (98.5%)3 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999228 (82.9%)47 (17.1%)
$100,000 and over343 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 624 (28.9%)62 (74.7%)
6 to 18 Years90 (28.6%)216 (68.6%)
19 to 25 Years21 (19.6%)67 (62.6%)
25 to 34 Years66 (36.9%)103 (57.5%)
35 to 44 Years39 (18.1%)163 (75.5%)
45 to 54 Years37 (23.1%)103 (64.4%)
55 to 64 Years30 (13.7%)84 (38.4%)
65 to 74 Years110 (97.4%)58 (51.3%)
75 Years and over63 (100.0%)28 (44.4%)
Total480 (33.0%)884 (60.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forest

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forest
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (6.6%)3 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years6 (4.4%)19 (11.5%)
35 to 64 Years31 (10.4%)48 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (15.9%)12 (17.4%)
75 Years and over20 (57.1%)3 (10.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Forest

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Forest: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years22 (7.4%)5 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (9.1%)6 (8.7%)
75 Years and over15 (42.9%)3 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Forest: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Forest: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (4.0%)3 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years6 (4.4%)4 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)18 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
75 Years and over2 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Forest: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years9 (3.0%)33 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (6.8%)9 (13.0%)
75 Years and over11 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Forest: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.0%)5 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
75 Years and over2 (5.7%)3 (10.7%)

Technology Access in Forest

Computing Device Access in Forest

Computing Device Access in Forest
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop48981.2%
Smartphone52186.5%
Tablet32654.1%
No Computing Device427.0%
Total602100.0%

Internet Access in Forest

Internet Access in Forest
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home42270.1%
Cellular Data Only10817.9%
Satellite Internet61.0%
No Internet6110.1%
Total602100.0%

Forest Summary

Forest, Ohio is a small village located in the northwest corner of Hardin County, Ohio. It is situated on the banks of the Blanchard River, and is part of the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village has a population of 1,845 as of the 2010 census, and is the smallest village in Hardin County.

History

The area that is now Forest was first settled in 1835 by a group of settlers from Pennsylvania. The village was originally known as “The Forks”, due to its location at the confluence of the Blanchard and Auglaize Rivers. In 1845, the village was renamed Forest, after the nearby forest of hardwood trees.
The village was incorporated in 1854, and the first mayor was elected in 1855. The village grew slowly, and by the turn of the century, it had a population of just over 500.
In the early 1900s, the village was home to several industries, including a sawmill, a grist mill, a brickyard, and a furniture factory. The village also had a railroad station, which connected it to the rest of the state.
In the 1950s, the village began to experience a population decline, as many of its residents moved away in search of better job opportunities. By the 1970s, the population had dropped to just over 1,000.

Geography

Forest is located at 40°45'N, 83°45'W (40.75, -83.75). It is situated on the banks of the Blanchard River, and is part of the Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village has a total area of 0.9 square miles, all of which is land.
The village is located in a rural area, and is surrounded by farmland. The nearest major city is Lima, which is located about 20 miles to the east.

Economy

The economy of Forest is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and wheat. The village also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,845 people, 717 households, and 486 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,039.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 717 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Forest?
Total Population of Forest is 1,455.
What is the Total Male Population of Forest?
Total Male Population of Forest is 712.
What is the Total Female Population of Forest?
Total Female Population of Forest is 743.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Forest?
There are 95.83 Males per 100 Females in Forest.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Forest?
There are 104.35 Females per 100 Males in Forest.
What is the Median Population Age in Forest?
Median Population Age in Forest is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Forest
Average Family Size in Forest is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Forest
Average Household Size in Forest is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Forest?
Per Capita income in Forest is $24,740.
What is the Median Family Income in Forest?
Median Family Income in Forest is $53,750.
What is the Median Household income in Forest?
Median Household Income in Forest is $46,731.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Forest?
Income or Wage Gap in Forest is 44.3%.
Women in Forest earn 55.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Forest?
Inequality or Gini Index in Forest is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Forest?
There are 812 People in the Labor Forcein in Forest.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Forest?
73.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Forest.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Forest?
Unemployment Rate in Forest is 3.1%.