Forest Park, Georgia
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Forest Park, Georgia, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,504 | 10,940,407 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $41,211 | $77,353 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 32.1 | 37.6 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.4% | 34.9% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $143,400 | $303,300 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,189 | $1,393 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 15.5% | 11.2% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.3% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 29.1 | 28.3 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 5.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 28.6% | 46.5% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 12.9% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.5% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 49.5% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.0% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 65.9 | 64.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 32.1 | 37.6 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 30.5% | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 15.3% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.3% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 19.5% | 25.1% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 12.8% | 15.0% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 6,690 | 4,074,366 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 60.8% | 66.2% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 36.9% | 31.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 32.2% | 19.7% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 29.5% | 27.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 47.2% | 35.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $20,263 | $40,924 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 23.1% | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 2.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 56.2% | 30.5% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 26.8% | 12.3% | n/a |
Housing in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 7,290 | 4,541,835 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 62.8% | 66.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 29.6% | 16.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 8.2% | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,965.0 | 1,992.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 34.4% | 31.3% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,450 | $2,341 | n/a |
Education in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 24.9% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 36.5% | 26.6% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 26.2% | 27.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 2.4% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 56.3% | 63.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 71.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 6.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 15.2% | 22.5% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 10.3% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 13.4% | 5.9% | n/a |
Origins and language in Forest Park, Georgia
| Statistic | Forest Park | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 60.6% | 53.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 6.0% | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 9.5% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 70.2% | 84.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 24.9% | 8.6% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.7% | 12.3% | 16.7% |