Total Population
4,090
Population
Growth Rate
-0.14%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
24.600
Winnebago & Worth Counties: Where hometown values support today’s opportunities
Whatever your reason for traveling to Forest City, business or pleasure, recreation or research, Forest City offers a wide variety of activities to help you have a good time. There are regular events hosted by the city, including a Newcomers Open House to welcome new residents and help them to plug into the community.
Forest City
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,694
Total Housing Units
1,923
Owner Occupied
1,178
Renter Occupied
516
Vacant
229
Median Home Value
$98,843
Average Home Value
$128,144
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.05%
Per Capita Income
1.08%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,608 $53,673
Average Household
$62,466 $65,726
Per Capita
$25,572 $26,988
Workforce
Total Businesses
258
Total Employed
4,635
Workers 16+
1,899
2020 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
2,259
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
40
Employed
553
2020 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
7
Employed
381
2020 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
28
Employed
357
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
351
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
25
Employed
303
Some
High School
122
Graduated
High School
883
Associates
Degree
296
Bachelor's
Degree
475
Graduate
Degree
175
Average Commute Time
14 min.
Resident Commuters
1,168
Non-Resident Commuters
721
Drive Alone
1,460
Carpooled
240
Public
16
Work At Home
66