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The City of Forest City had a population of 193 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Forest City ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Forest City is located at latitude 39.9825 and longitude -95.1919 in Holt County. The formal boundaries for the City of Forest City encompass a land area of 0.98 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Holt County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Forest City has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Forest City is located within Township of Forest, a minor civil division (MCD) of Holt County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 193 (100%) |
| Population Density | 197 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 2 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,875 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,489 |
| Median Home Value | $46,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 128 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 52 (40.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 37 (28.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 39 (30.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 89 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Family Households | 54 (60.7%) |
The table below compares Forest City to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 745 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 909 | 16th |
| Median Household Income | # 759 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 732 | 32nd |
| Diversity Index | # 939 | 13th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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