Forest County's estimated 2026 population is 6,633 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forest County is the 65th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 7,704 and has seen a growth of -13.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.7 years
Female: 61.9 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 6,467 adults, (1,676 of whom are seniors) in Forest County.
Female: 1,922 (28.6%)
Male: 4,793 (71.4%)
The racial composition of Forest County includes 78.78% White, 14.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,290 | 78.78% |
| Black or African American | 961 | 14.31% |
| Two or more races | 245 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 164 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.36% |
Forest County's average per capita income is $37,760. Household income levels show a median of $52,191. The poverty rate stands at 11.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,360 | - |
| Families | $64,444 | $77,908 |
| Households | $52,191 | $64,867 |
| Non Families | $35,167 | $47,097 |
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