Forest County, PA
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Forest County Overview
6,959
TOTAL POPULATION
4,582
MALE POPULATION
2,377
FEMALE POPULATION
192.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
51.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,857
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,405
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,188
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,179
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,704
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
27.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Forest County Area Codes
Race in Forest County
The most populous races in Forest County are White / Caucasian (4,982 | 71.6%), Black / African American (1,106 | 15.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (508 | 7.3%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 154 | 2.2% |
| Black / African American | 1,106 | 15.9% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 508 | 7.3% |
| Native / Alaskan | 13 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 4,982 | 71.6% |
| Two or more Races | 480 | 6.9% |
| Some other Race | 224 | 3.2% |
| Total | 6,959 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Forest County
The most populous ancestries reported in Forest County are German (1,364 | 19.6%), Irish (682 | 9.8%), Italian (494 | 7.1%), English (451 | 6.5%), and American (288 | 4.1%), together accounting for 47.1% of all Forest County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 27 | 0.4% |
| American | 288 | 4.1% |
| Armenian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Australian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 15 | 0.2% |
| British | 12 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 25 | 0.4% |
| Cherokee | 10 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Cuban | 10 | 0.1% |
| Czech | 27 | 0.4% |
| Czechoslovakian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Dominican | 22 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 126 | 1.8% |
| English | 451 | 6.5% |
| European | 121 | 1.7% |
| French | 82 | 1.2% |
| French Canadian | 9 | 0.1% |
| German | 1,364 | 19.6% |
| Greek | 7 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 38 | 0.5% |
| Indian (Asian) | 37 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 682 | 9.8% |
| Iroquois | 43 | 0.6% |
| Italian | 494 | 7.1% |
| Jamaican | 7 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 188 | 2.7% |
| Lithuanian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 173 | 2.5% |
| Nigerian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.3% |
| Pennsylvania German | 7 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 264 | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 14 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 244 | 3.5% |
| Romanian | 7 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 79 | 1.1% |
| Scottish | 70 | 1.0% |
| Serbian | 14 | 0.2% |
| Sioux | 11 | 0.2% |
| Slavic | 5 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 44 | 0.6% |
| Slovene | 2 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 37 | 0.5% |
| Swedish | 91 | 1.3% |
| Swiss | 14 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 239 | 3.4% |
| Ukrainian | 52 | 0.7% |
| Welsh | 27 | 0.4% | View All 55 Rows |
Immigrants in Forest County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Forest County came from Asia (86 | 1.2%), Latin America (84 | 1.2%), Central America (73 | 1.1%), Mexico (73 | 1.1%), and Philippines (44 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.2% of all Forest County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 15 | 0.2% |
| Asia | 86 | 1.2% |
| Canada | 28 | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 11 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 73 | 1.1% |
| Dominican Republic | 11 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 13 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 2 | 0.0% |
| India | 42 | 0.6% |
| Italy | 8 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 84 | 1.2% |
| Liberia | 15 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 73 | 1.1% |
| Northern Europe | 3 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 44 | 0.6% |
| Scotland | 3 | 0.0% |
| South Central Asia | 42 | 0.6% |
| South Eastern Asia | 44 | 0.6% |
| Southern Europe | 8 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 15 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 2 | 0.0% | View All 21 Rows |
Sex and Age in Forest County
Sex and Age in Forest County
The most populous age groups in Forest County are 25 to 29 Years (562 | 12.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (254 | 10.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 102 (2.2%) | 176 (7.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 84 (1.8%) | 109 (4.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 37 (0.8%) | 116 (4.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 149 (3.3%) | 52 (2.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 360 (7.9%) | 58 (2.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 562 (12.3%) | 71 (3.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 459 (10.0%) | 90 (3.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 336 (7.3%) | 79 (3.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 406 (8.9%) | 112 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 230 (5.0%) | 140 (5.9%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 284 (6.2%) | 158 (6.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 361 (7.9%) | 201 (8.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 380 (8.3%) | 254 (10.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 258 (5.6%) | 230 (9.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 249 (5.4%) | 218 (9.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 169 (3.7%) | 102 (4.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 81 (1.8%) | 79 (3.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 75 (1.6%) | 132 (5.6%) |
| Total | 4,582 (100.0%) | 2,377 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Forest County
Median Family Size in Forest County
The median family size in Forest County is 3.22 persons per family, with single male/father families (58 | 5.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.67 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (890 | 86.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 890 (86.2%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 58 (5.6%) | 4.67 |
| Single Female/Mother | 85 (8.2%) | 4.07 |
| Total Families | 1,033 (100.0%) | 3.22 |
Median Household Size in Forest County
The median household size in Forest County is 2.49 persons per household, with single female/mother households (85 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.49 persons per household. non-family households (811 | 44.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 890 (48.3%) | 3.05 |
| Single Male/Father | 58 (3.2%) | 4.83 |
| Single Female/Mother | 85 (4.6%) | 5.49 |
| Non-family | 811 (44.0%) | 1.40 |
| Total Households | 1,844 (100.0%) | 2.49 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Forest County
Out of a total of 1,844 households in Forest County, 1,033 (56.0%) are family households, while 811 (44.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 737, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 707.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 707 (38.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 737 (40.0%) | 98 (5.3%) |
| 3-Person Households | 136 (7.4%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 89 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 52 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 10 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 9 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,033 (56.0%) | 811 (44.0%) |
Female Fertility in Forest County
Fertility by Age in Forest County
Average fertility rate in Forest County is 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 9 (81.8%) | 41.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (18.2%) | 5.0 |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 17.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forest County
18.2% of women with births (11) in Forest County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2 (18.2%) | 9 (81.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Forest County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 2 (18.2%) | 16.0 |
| High School Diploma | 8 (72.7%) | 29.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 1 (9.1%) | 9.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 11 (100.0%) | 17.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forest County
81.8% of women with births in Forest County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2 (18.2%) | 9 (81.8%) |
Income in Forest County
Income Overview in Forest County
Per Capita Income in Forest County is $18,857, while median incomes of families and households are $58,405 and $46,188 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 6,959 | $18,857 |
| Median Family Income | 1,033 | $58,405 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,033 | $67,694 |
| Median Household Income | 1,844 | $46,188 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,844 | $56,212 |
| Income Deficit | 1,033 | $9,179 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 6,959 | 12.25% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 6,959 | 87.75¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 6,959 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Forest County
Average Earnings in Forest County are $23,234, $22,449 for men and $25,583 for women, a difference of 12.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 1,564 (66.2%) | $22,449 |
| Female | 798 (33.8%) | $25,583 |
| Total | 2,362 (100.0%) | $23,234 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forest County
The most common earnings brackets in Forest County are $2,499 or less for men (202 | 12.9%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (99 | 12.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 202 (12.9%) | 39 (4.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 50 (3.2%) | 37 (4.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 39 (2.5%) | 48 (6.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 40 (2.6%) | 27 (3.4%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 185 (11.8%) | 99 (12.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 18 (1.1%) | 32 (4.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 72 (4.6%) | 50 (6.3%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 128 (8.2%) | 12 (1.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 49 (3.1%) | 22 (2.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 83 (5.3%) | 26 (3.3%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 78 (5.0%) | 65 (8.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 78 (5.0%) | 45 (5.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 52 (3.3%) | 52 (6.5%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 66 (4.2%) | 58 (7.3%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 98 (6.3%) | 66 (8.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 45 (2.9%) | 6 (0.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 71 (4.5%) | 25 (3.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 77 (4.9%) | 18 (2.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 97 (6.2%) | 57 (7.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 36 (2.3%) | 14 (1.8%) |
| Total | 1,564 (100.0%) | 798 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forest County
Average earnings in Forest County are $24,886 for men and $27,571 for women, a difference of 9.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $46,250, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $11,900. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $88,393, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $9,643.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $11,900 | $9,643 |
| High School Diploma | $23,475 | $24,097 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $40,833 | $27,031 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,821 | $41,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $88,393 |
| Total | $24,886 | $27,571 |
Family Income in Forest County
Family Income Brackets in Forest County
According to the Forest County family income data, there are 302 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.2% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 71 | 6.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 20 | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 64 | 6.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 108 | 10.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 135 | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 302 | 29.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 143 | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 124 | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 50 | 4.8% |
| $200,000+ | 15 | 1.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forest County
5-person families (41 | 4.0%) account for the highest median family income in Forest County with $80,368 per family, while 2-person families (762 | 73.8%) have the highest median income of $27,584 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 762 (73.8%) | $55,167 |
| 3-Person Families | 132 (12.8%) | $61,563 |
| 4-Person Families | 80 (7.7%) | $74,464 |
| 5-Person Families | 41 (4.0%) | $80,368 |
| 6-Person Families | 9 (0.9%) | $44,583 |
| 7+ Person Families | 9 (0.9%) | $65,417 |
| Total | 1,033 (100.0%) | $58,405 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Forest County
The median family income in Forest County is $58,405, with families comprising 3+ earners (50) having the highest median family income of $90,000, while families with no earners (391) have the lowest median family income of $48,750, accounting for 4.8% and 37.9% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 391 (37.9%) | $48,750 |
| 1 Earner | 384 (37.2%) | $54,722 |
| 2 Earners | 208 (20.1%) | $85,833 |
| 3+ Earners | 50 (4.8%) | $90,000 |
| Total | 1,033 (100.0%) | $58,405 |
Household Income in Forest County
Household Income Brackets in Forest County
With 417 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Forest County, accounting for 22.6% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (1.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 138 | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 90 | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 223 | 12.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 249 | 13.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 293 | 15.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 417 | 22.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 192 | 10.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 155 | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 72 | 3.9% |
| $200,000+ | 18 | 1.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Forest County
The median household income in Forest County is $46,188, with the highest median household income of $64,773 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 216 households (11.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 6 households (0.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 6 (0.3%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 216 (11.7%) | $64,773 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 748 (40.6%) | $52,109 |
| 65+ Years | 874 (47.4%) | $38,043 |
| Total | 1,844 (100.0%) | $46,188 |
Poverty in Forest County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest County
With 20.6% poverty level for males and 17.7% for females among the residents of Forest County, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 72 males (79.1%) and 23 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 4 (3.9%) | 6 (3.4%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (60.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 72 (79.1%) | 28 (20.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 4 (26.7%) | 23 (27.1%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (25.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 23 (47.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 69 (29.9%) | 8 (8.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 16 (9.9%) | 40 (24.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 50 (43.5%) | 35 (18.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 44 (18.1%) | 76 (26.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 117 (22.8%) | 95 (21.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (6.8%) | 48 (11.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (14.3%) | 41 (16.5%) |
| Total | 480 (20.6%) | 401 (17.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forest County
According to the poverty statistics in Forest County, males aged under 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.1% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 98 (96.1%) | 170 (96.6%) |
| 5 Years | 2 (40.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 19 (20.9%) | 110 (79.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 11 (73.3%) | 62 (72.9%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (75.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 25 (52.1%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 162 (70.1%) | 86 (91.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 146 (90.1%) | 121 (75.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 65 (56.5%) | 156 (81.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 199 (81.9%) | 216 (74.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 397 (77.2%) | 354 (78.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 453 (93.2%) | 369 (88.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 269 (85.7%) | 208 (83.5%) |
| Total | 1,846 (79.4%) | 1,867 (82.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forest County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Forest County show that 11.4% or 101 of the total 890 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 21.5%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 654 (90.2%) | 71 (9.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 106 (78.5%) | 29 (21.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 4 (80.0%) | 1 (20.0%) |
| Total | 789 (88.6%) | 101 (11.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forest County
According to the poverty data in Forest County, 8.6% or 5 single-father households and 49.4% or 42 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (10.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 5 (10.0%) | 6 (20.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (53.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 5 (8.6%) | 42 (49.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forest County
The poverty data for Forest County shows that 101 of the married-couple family households (11.4%) and 47 of the single-parent households (32.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (21.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 71 (9.8%) | 11 (13.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 29 (21.5%) | 23 (45.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 1 (20.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 101 (11.4%) | 47 (32.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Forest County
Employment by Class of Employer in Forest County
Among the 1,589 employed individuals in Forest County, private company employees (930 | 58.5%), state government employees (189 | 11.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (185 | 11.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 930 | 58.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 28 | 1.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 125 | 7.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 185 | 11.6% |
| Local Government Employees | 90 | 5.7% |
| State Government Employees | 189 | 11.9% |
| Federal Government Employees | 42 | 2.6% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,589 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Forest County
According to the labor force statistics for Forest County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,312), 27.0% or 1,704 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 73 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 52.1% or 293 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.9% or 19 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 66 (37.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 175 (41.9%) | 4 (2.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 162 (25.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 91 (16.6%) | 19 (20.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 217 (23.3%) | 9 (4.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 351 (43.2%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 293 (52.1%) | 21 (7.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 175 (27.6%) | 8 (4.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 136 (14.2%) | 9 (6.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 37 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,704 (27.0%) | 73 (4.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forest County
According to labor force statistics for Forest County, 31.3% of individuals (1,290) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,123) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 61 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 61.7% or 271 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.5% or 23 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 96 (19.6%) | 10 (2.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 604 (25.9%) | 84 (3.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 319 (37.0%) | 35 (4.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 271 (61.7%) | 37 (8.5%) |
| Total | 1,290 (31.3%) | 194 (4.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Forest County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forest County are Management (119 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (104 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (91 | 5.6%), Health Technologists (84 | 5.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (59 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forest County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (85.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (93.2%), Business & Financial (86.8%), and Community & Social Service (75.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 72 (60.5%) | 47 (39.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 7 (13.2%) | 46 (86.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 44 (77.2%) | 13 (22.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 35 (85.4%) | 6 (14.6%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 3 (30.0%) | 7 (70.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 22 (24.2%) | 69 (75.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 15 (55.6%) | 12 (44.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 3 (60.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 4 (6.8%) | 55 (93.2%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 48 (46.2%) | 56 (53.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 43 (51.2%) | 41 (48.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 193 (45.5%) | 231 (54.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 877 (53.8%) | 753 (46.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Forest County are Food Preparation & Serving (111 | 6.8%), Healthcare Support (91 | 5.6%), Security & Protection (87 | 5.3%), Law Enforcement (85 | 5.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (74 | 4.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Forest County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (91.9%), and Law Enforcement (91.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.2%), Personal Care & Service (80.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (67.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 8 (8.8%) | 83 (91.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 80 (91.9%) | 7 (8.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 78 (91.8%) | 7 (8.2%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 47 (42.3%) | 64 (57.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 24 (32.4%) | 50 (67.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 4 (19.1%) | 17 (80.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 163 (42.4%) | 221 (57.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 877 (53.8%) | 753 (46.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Forest County are Office & Administration (249 | 15.3%), and Sales & Related (58 | 3.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 26 (44.8%) | 32 (55.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 45 (18.1%) | 204 (81.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 71 (23.1%) | 236 (76.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 877 (53.8%) | 753 (46.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Forest County are Construction & Extraction (100 | 6.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (80 | 4.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (57 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 95 (95.0%) | 5 (5.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 53 (93.0%) | 4 (7.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 228 (96.2%) | 9 (3.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 877 (53.8%) | 753 (46.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Forest County are Transportation (114 | 7.0%), Production (82 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (82 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 58 (70.7%) | 24 (29.3%) |
| Transportation | 97 (85.1%) | 17 (14.9%) |
| Material Moving | 67 (81.7%) | 15 (18.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 222 (79.9%) | 56 (20.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 877 (53.8%) | 753 (46.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Forest County
Employment Industries in Forest County
The major employment industries in Forest County include Health Care & Social Assistance (265 | 16.3%), Manufacturing (233 | 14.3%), Public Administration (210 | 12.9%), Construction (155 | 9.5%), and Retail Trade (146 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Forest County
The Forest County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (86.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (88.9%), Educational Services (83.5%), and Administrative & Support (81.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 86 (86.0%) | 14 (14.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 144 (92.9%) | 11 (7.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 132 (56.7%) | 101 (43.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 9 (75.0%) | 3 (25.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 82 (56.2%) | 64 (43.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 49 (62.0%) | 30 (38.0%) |
| Utilities | 5 (71.4%) | 2 (28.6%) |
| Information | 2 (11.1%) | 16 (88.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 (41.9%) | 18 (58.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 5 (35.7%) | 9 (64.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 24 (35.3%) | 44 (64.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 5 (18.5%) | 22 (81.5%) |
| Educational Services | 15 (16.5%) | 76 (83.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 83 (31.3%) | 182 (68.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 76 (57.6%) | 56 (42.4%) |
| Public Administration | 129 (61.4%) | 81 (38.6%) |
| Total | 877 (53.8%) | 753 (46.2%) |
Education in Forest County
School Enrollment in Forest County
The most common levels of schooling among the 630 students in Forest County are high school (207 | 32.9%), elementary school (206 | 32.7%), and middle school (125 | 19.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 5 | 0.8% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 1.1% |
| Elementary School | 206 | 32.7% |
| Middle School | 125 | 19.8% |
| High School | 207 | 32.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 62 | 9.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 18 | 2.9% |
| Total | 630 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forest County
Out of a total of 630 students who are enrolled in schools in Forest County, 146 (23.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 484 (76.8%) 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 12 (63.2% 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 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 142 (75.1%) | 47 (24.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 140 (92.7%) | 11 (7.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 69 (58.5%) | 49 (41.5%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 18 (45.0%) | 22 (55.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 51 (91.1%) | 5 (8.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 7 (36.8%) | 12 (63.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 54 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 484 (76.8%) | 146 (23.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forest County
Education (147 | 20.2%), science & technology (102 | 14.0%), business (92 | 12.6%), social sciences (91 | 12.5%), and engineering (69 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 728 individuals in Forest County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 19 | 2.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 26 | 3.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 44 | 6.0% |
| Psychology | 27 | 3.7% |
| Social Sciences | 91 | 12.5% |
| Engineering | 69 | 9.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 102 | 14.0% |
| Business | 92 | 12.6% |
| Education | 147 | 20.2% |
| Literature & Languages | 36 | 5.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 18 | 2.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 21 | 2.9% |
| Communications | 10 | 1.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 26 | 3.6% |
| Total | 728 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Forest County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forest County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Forest County are males with 2 vehicles (274, accounting for 31.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (270, making up 38.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 16 (1.8%) | 25 (3.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 245 (28.0%) | 139 (19.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 274 (31.4%) | 270 (37.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 167 (19.1%) | 192 (26.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 139 (15.9%) | 52 (7.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 33 (3.8%) | 37 (5.2%) |
| Total | 874 (100.0%) | 715 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Forest County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Forest County are 10 to 14 minutes (198 commuters, 14.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (197 commuters, 13.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (191 commuters, 13.5%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 96 | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 191 | 13.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 198 | 14.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 197 | 13.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 114 | 8.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 62 | 4.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 187 | 13.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 82 | 5.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 55 | 3.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 131 | 9.2% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 40 | 2.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 64 | 4.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Forest County
The most common commute times in Forest County are 15 to 19 minutes (141 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (113 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 62 (7.8%) | 34 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 94 (11.8%) | 97 (15.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 85 (10.7%) | 113 (18.2%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 141 (17.7%) | 56 (9.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 50 (6.3%) | 64 (10.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 34 (4.3%) | 28 (4.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 108 (13.6%) | 79 (12.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 51 (6.4%) | 31 (5.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 28 (3.5%) | 27 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 76 (9.5%) | 55 (8.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 28 (3.5%) | 12 (1.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 40 (5.0%) | 24 (3.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forest County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Forest County are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (113, 14.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (124, 20.0%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 97 (12.2%) | 47 (7.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 53 (6.7%) | 8 (1.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 113 (14.2%) | 30 (4.8%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 54 (6.8%) | 26 (4.2%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 53 (6.7%) | 42 (6.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 79 (9.9%) | 124 (20.0%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 53 (6.7%) | 102 (16.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 39 (4.9%) | 39 (6.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 19 (2.4%) | 77 (12.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 36 (4.5%) | 33 (5.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 1 (0.1%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 37 (4.6%) | 22 (3.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 104 (13.1%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 59 (7.4%) | 52 (8.4%) |
| Total | 797 (100.0%) | 620 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Forest County
Occupancy by Ownership in Forest County
Of the total 1,844 dwellings in Forest County, owner-occupied units account for 1,536 (83.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 308 (16.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,536 | 83.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 308 | 16.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Forest County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 707 | 38.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 835 | 45.3% |
| 3-Person Household | 142 | 7.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 160 | 8.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forest County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 549 (77.6%) | 158 (22.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 728 (87.2%) | 107 (12.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 123 (86.6%) | 19 (13.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 136 (85.0%) | 24 (15.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,536 (83.3%) | 308 (16.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forest County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 121 (70.4%) | 51 (29.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 793 (83.1%) | 161 (16.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 395 (91.4%) | 37 (8.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 227 (79.4%) | 59 (20.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forest County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 91 | 4.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 131 | 7.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 187 | 10.1% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 561 | 30.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 502 | 27.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 285 | 15.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 87 | 4.7% |
| Total | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Forest County
Median Income by Occupancy in Forest County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,536 (83.3%) | $50,317 |
| Renter-Occupied | 308 (16.7%) | $30,870 |
| Average | 1,844 (100.0%) | $46,188 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forest County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 34 (2.2%) | 11 (3.6%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 68 (4.4%) | 26 (8.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 62 (4.0%) | 28 (9.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 100 (6.5%) | 27 (8.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 74 (4.8%) | 22 (7.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 178 (11.6%) | 71 (23.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 244 (15.9%) | 49 (15.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 370 (24.1%) | 46 (14.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 181 (11.8%) | 10 (3.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 140 (9.1%) | 14 (4.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 85 (5.5%) | 4 (1.3%) |
| Total | 1,536 (100.0%) | 308 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forest County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 343 (22.3%) | 16 (5.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 448 (29.2%) | 60 (19.5%) |
| $500 to $799 | 364 (23.7%) | 78 (25.3%) |
| $800 to $999 | 117 (7.6%) | 55 (17.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 179 (11.7%) | 12 (3.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 56 (3.6%) | 18 (5.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 10 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 19 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,536 (100.0%) | 308 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Forest County
Housing Structures in Forest County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,518 | 82.3% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 30 | 1.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 7 | 0.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 14 | 0.8% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8 | 0.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 83 | 4.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 184 | 10.0% |
| Total | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forest County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,352 (89.1%) | 166 (10.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 23 (76.7%) | 7 (23.3%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 83 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 161 (87.5%) | 23 (12.5%) |
| Total | 1,536 (83.3%) | 308 (16.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forest County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 25 (1.6%) | 9 (2.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 112 (7.3%) | 89 (28.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 460 (29.9%) | 88 (28.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 541 (35.2%) | 89 (28.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 398 (25.9%) | 33 (10.7%) |
| Total | 1,536 (100.0%) | 308 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forest County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 712 (46.4%) | 163 (52.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 353 (23.0%) | 16 (5.2%) |
| Electricity | 94 (6.1%) | 77 (25.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 119 (7.7%) | 6 (1.9%) |
| Coal or Coke | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 253 (16.5%) | 28 (9.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 2 (0.1%) | 18 (5.8%) |
| Total | 1,536 (100.0%) | 308 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Forest County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 45 (2.9%) | 68 (22.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 592 (38.5%) | 159 (51.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 625 (40.7%) | 58 (18.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 274 (17.8%) | 23 (7.5%) |
| Total | 1,536 (100.0%) | 308 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Forest County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Forest County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 1,039 | 497 |
| Median Property Value | $96,800 | $126,900 |
| Median Household Income | $43,547 | $39 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $366 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $963 | $7 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forest County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 173 (16.7%) | 59 (11.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 378 (36.4%) | 143 (28.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 424 (40.8%) | 232 (46.7%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 46 (4.4%) | 41 (8.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 14 (1.3%) | 6 (1.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 4 (0.4%) | 13 (2.6%) |
| Total | 1,039 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forest County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 49 (4.7%) | 45 (9.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 197 (19.0%) | 53 (10.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 150 (14.4%) | 39 (7.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 187 (18.0%) | 28 (5.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 232 (22.3%) | 57 (11.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 90 (8.7%) | 138 (27.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 88 (8.5%) | 91 (18.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 46 (4.4%) | 52 (10.5%) |
| Total | 1,039 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forest County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 446 (42.9%) | 61,193 (12,312.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 212 (20.4%) | 253 (50.9%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 117 (11.3%) | 80 (16.1%) |
| 4.0x or more | 259 (24.9%) | 32 (6.4%) |
| Total | 1,039 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forest County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 421 (40.5%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 284 (27.3%) | 100 (20.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 307 (29.5%) | 197 (39.6%) |
| Total | 1,039 (100.0%) | 497 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Forest County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 281 (99.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 414 (99.8%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 225 (69.4%) | 99 (30.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 299 (98.0%) | 6 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 280 (91.5%) | 26 (8.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 475 (88.8%) | 60 (11.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 864 (89.7%) | 99 (10.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 903 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 550 (97.7%) | 13 (2.3%) |
| Total | 4,291 (93.3%) | 306 (6.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forest County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 281 (99.3%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 414 (99.8%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 225 (69.4%) | 99 (30.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forest County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 644 (86.0%) | 105 (14.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,004 (94.4%) | 60 (5.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,373 (92.8%) | 107 (7.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 557 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
| $100,000 and over | 713 (98.1%) | 14 (1.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forest County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 208 (73.5%) | 218 (77.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 236 (56.9%) | 194 (46.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 82 (25.3%) | 185 (57.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 163 (53.4%) | 192 (62.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 126 (41.2%) | 180 (58.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 240 (44.9%) | 257 (48.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 397 (41.2%) | 558 (57.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 882 (97.7%) | 541 (59.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 549 (97.5%) | 355 (63.1%) |
| Total | 2,883 (62.7%) | 2,680 (58.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forest County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.6%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (3.7%) | 51 (21.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 39 (9.9%) | 27 (10.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 164 (18.8%) | 235 (25.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 205 (42.2%) | 76 (18.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 167 (53.2%) | 138 (55.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Forest County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.6%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 64 (7.3%) | 41 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 117 (24.1%) | 19 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 107 (34.1%) | 91 (36.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 5 (3.1%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 40 (4.6%) | 32 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (4.5%) | 9 (2.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 27 (8.6%) | 50 (20.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (1.3%) | 48 (19.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 37 (9.4%) | 27 (10.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 57 (6.5%) | 184 (19.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (2.7%) | 19 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (6.0%) | 29 (11.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.5%) | 5 (2.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 99 (11.4%) | 172 (18.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 86 (17.7%) | 54 (13.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 121 (38.5%) | 44 (17.7%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.5%) | 21 (8.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 43 (4.9%) | 35 (3.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 26 (5.3%) | 28 (6.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 57 (18.1%) | 30 (12.0%) |
Technology Access in Forest County
Computing Device Access in Forest County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,209 | 65.6% |
| Smartphone | 1,290 | 70.0% |
| Tablet | 827 | 44.9% |
| No Computing Device | 304 | 16.5% |
| Total | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Forest County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 15 | 0.8% |
| Broadband Home | 889 | 48.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 200 | 10.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 170 | 9.2% |
| No Internet | 587 | 31.8% |
| Total | 1,844 | 100.0% |
Forest County Summary
History
Forest County is located in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania and is bordered by Warren, Venango, Clarion, and Jefferson counties. The county was created in 1848 from parts of Venango and Warren counties and was named for the dense forests that covered the area. The county seat is Tionesta.
The first inhabitants of the area were Native Americans, including the Iroquois, Delaware, and Shawnee tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the late 1700s and early 1800s, and the area was quickly developed for farming and logging. The county was officially established in 1848, and the first courthouse was built in Tionesta in 1851.
The county experienced a period of rapid growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as the lumber industry flourished and the population increased. The county was home to several sawmills, and the lumber industry provided jobs for many of the county’s residents. The county also had a thriving agricultural industry, with dairy farming and fruit orchards being particularly important.
The county experienced a decline in the lumber industry in the mid-1900s, as the forests were depleted and the industry moved elsewhere. This led to a period of economic decline in the county, as many of the jobs in the lumber industry were lost. However, the county has since experienced a resurgence in the tourism industry, as the area is now known for its outdoor recreation opportunities.
Geography
Forest County is located in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania and is bordered by Warren, Venango, Clarion, and Jefferson counties. The county covers an area of 517 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 6,500 people.
The terrain of the county is mostly hilly and forested, with the Allegheny National Forest covering much of the area. The Allegheny River runs through the county, and there are several smaller rivers and streams, including the Tionesta Creek and the Clarion River. The highest point in the county is the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, which has an elevation of 2,890 feet.
Economy
Forest County’s economy is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The county is home to the Allegheny National Forest, which provides a variety of recreational activities, including camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. The county is also home to several state parks, including Cook Forest State Park and Clear Creek State Park.
The county also has a thriving agricultural industry, with dairy farming and fruit orchards being particularly important. The county is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and lodging.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Forest County was 6,541, with a population density of 12.6 people per square mile. The median age of the population was 44.7 years, and the median household income was $37,945.
The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The largest ancestry groups in the county were German (30.2%), Irish (17.2%), English (14.2%), Italian (7.2%), and Polish (6.2%). The majority of the population (90.2%) spoke English as their primary language, while 4.2% spoke Spanish and 1.2% spoke German.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Forest County?
Total Population of Forest County is 6,959.
What is the Total Male Population of Forest County?
Total Male Population of Forest County is 4,582.
What is the Total Female Population of Forest County?
Total Female Population of Forest County is 2,377.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Forest County?
There are 192.76 Males per 100 Females in Forest County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Forest County?
There are 51.88 Females per 100 Males in Forest County.
What is the Median Population Age in Forest County?
Median Population Age in Forest County is 46.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Forest County
Average Family Size in Forest County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Forest County
Average Household Size in Forest County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Forest County?
Per Capita income in Forest County is $18,857.
What is the Median Family Income in Forest County?
Median Family Income in Forest County is $58,405.
What is the Median Household income in Forest County?
Median Household Income in Forest County is $46,188.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Forest County?
Income or Wage Gap in Forest County is 12.3%.
Women in Forest County earn 87.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Forest County?
Family Income Deficit in Forest County is $9,179.
Families that are below poverty line in Forest County earn $9,179 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Forest County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Forest County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Forest County?
There are 1,704 People in the Labor Forcein in Forest County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Forest County?
27.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Forest County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Forest County?
Unemployment Rate in Forest County is 4.3%.