Total Population
4,259
Population
Growth Rate
-0.04%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
34.200
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
1,709
Total Housing Units
1,898
Owner Occupied
1,190
Renter Occupied
519
Vacant
189
Median Home Value
$112,259
Average Home Value
$154,891
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.58%
Income Projection
Median Household
$51,767 $54,124
Average Household
$68,776 $74,020
Per Capita
$27,653 $29,908
Workforce
Total Businesses
277
Total Employed
4,778
Workers 16+
2,131
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
2,259
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
40
Employed
513
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
6
Employed
372
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
33
Employed
366
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
356
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
30
Employed
259
Some
High School
113
Graduated
High School
836
Associates
Degree
362
Bachelor's
Degree
578
Graduate
Degree
206
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
1,322
Non-Resident Commuters
809
Drive Alone
1,747
Carpooled
201
Public
18
Work At Home
44