Forest County, PA

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2021 Population

7,121

0.96% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

49.6

5.53% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.7%

0.264% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,958

6.63% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$93,600

2.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Forest County, PA had a population of 7.12k people with a median age of 49.6 and a median household income of $43,958. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Forest County, PA declined from 7,190 to 7,121, a −0.96% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,225 to $43,958, a 6.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Forest County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (72%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.39%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Forest County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Forest County, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Forest County, PA was $93,600, and the homeownership rate was 84.6%.

Most people in Forest County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Forest County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Forest County, PA borders Clarion County, PA, Elk County, PA, Jefferson County, PA, Venango County, PA, and Warren County, PA.

United States Pennsylvania

Population & Diversity

Forest County, PA is home to a population of 7.12k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.98% of Forest County, PA residents were born outside of the country (141 people).

In 2021, there were 4.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.13k people) in Forest County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 228 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Forest County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Forest County, PA was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Forest County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Forest County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.13k ± 15
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.26k ± 190
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
228 ± 153

5.34%

Hispanic Population

380 people

5.34% of the people in Forest County, PA are hispanic (380 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Forest County, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.98%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

141 people

1.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

108 people

As of 2021, 1.98% of Forest County, PA residents (141 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Forest County, PA was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Forest County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
203 ± 52
Gulf War (2001-)
92 ± 68
Gulf War (1990s)
81 ± 40

Forest County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Forest County, PA employs 1.57k people. The largest industries in Forest County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (260 people), Manufacturing (206 people), and Retail Trade (195 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,917), Other Services Except Public Administration ($82,685), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($55,833).

Employment

Occupations

1.57k

2021 Value

± 172

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 14.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forest County, PA grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 1.41k employees to 1.57k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forest County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (209 people), Transportation Occupations (142 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (120 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forest County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.57k

2021 Value

± 172

11.3%

1 Year growth

± 14.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Forest County, PA grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 1.41k employees to 1.57k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forest County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (260 people), Manufacturing (206 people), and Retail Trade (195 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forest County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Forest County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,493

Median earning men ± $3,715

$26,447

Median earning women ± $1,500

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,250), Construction ($52,115), and Wholesale Trade ($49,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($83,287), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,000), and Construction ($42,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

35
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
26
Retail Trade
26
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($76.1B) and Electronics ($43.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Pennsylvania products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$722B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $722B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.46T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Pennsylvania trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Pennsylvania to other states, or from other states to Pennsylvania.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.7B
New York
$72.6B
Ohio
$36B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.7B, followed by New York with $72.6B and Ohio and $36B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Pennsylvania shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Forest County, PA went to Donald J. Trump with 71.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Forest County, PA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.725% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.52M), Bachelors Degree (1.95M), and Some college (1.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Forest County, PA was $93,600 in 2021, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $91,700 to $93,600, a 2.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Forest County, PA is 84.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Forest County, PA have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Forest County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$93,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,932

$1,511

Median Property Taxes

±$125

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Forest County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Forest County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

84.6%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 84.6% of the housing units in Forest County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Forest County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 5301

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Forest County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,958

Median Household Income

± $2,951

1.79k

Number of Households

± 144

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.79k households in Forest County, PA grew to $43,958 from the previous year's value of $41,225.

The following chart displays the households in Forest County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Forest County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2021, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.147% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (7.91%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Forest County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (7.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forest County, PA have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.01% of the workforce in Forest County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Forest County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Forest County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Forest County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forest County, PA (718 out of 4.29k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forest County, PA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of Forest County, PA has health coverage, with 27% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 28% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.48% under 18 years, 9.79% between 18 and 34 years, 45% between 35 and 64 years, and 35.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.43%

Uninsured

27%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

28%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forest County, PA grew by 13% from 5.69% to 6.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Forest County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Forest County, PA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.3% in Forest County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Forest County, PA.

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