Forest, Ohio
Forest: Village in Ohio, United States
About
Forest is a village located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,461 and a population density of 383 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,444 inhabitants.
The village was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Forest
| Population : | 1,444 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 45843 |
| Area : | 3.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 932 feet / 284 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:50:33 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 379 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forest is located at 40°48'6"N 83°30'38"W (40.8017200, -83.5104800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forest decreased by 1.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,461 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,451 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,431 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,439 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,438 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,433 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,429 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,425 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,433 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,431 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,444 | 0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,968 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,806 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,769 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,541 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.8% |
| White only, percent : | 72.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 15.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 820 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
Forest zip code is 45843.
County name: Hardin, County
fips: 39065
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $278,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,182 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $768 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,323 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,259 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,335 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,504 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 144,552 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,420 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,193 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,500 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,406 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 748 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 573 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 367 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,007 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 117 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,257 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,279.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.74 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $245,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,562 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $416 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,068 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,170 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,583 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,563 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 212,332 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $31,102 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,750 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,885 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,221 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 583 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 316 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,103 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 44 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,078 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,189.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.62 |
People born in Forest (1)
American football player (1914-1997) Jim Karcher was born in Forest
Schools in Forest
College & universities near Forest, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204635 | Ohio Northern University | Ada (OH) | 45810-1599 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forest, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOL | Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza | 415 Emerald Ave. | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
| BYN | Bryan | Page and Lynn Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Forest , Virginia census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 9,106 people.
- Forest , Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 5,483 people.
- Forest , Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 748 people.
- Forest , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 624 people.
- Forest , Louisiana human settlement in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 335 people.
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton | 8,216 | City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States |
| Ada | 5,532 | Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States |
| Blanchard | 1,096 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Dunkirk | 842 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Alger | 835 | Village in the United States |
| Roundhead | 698 | Township in Hardin County, Ohio |
| Mount Victory | 603 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Ohio, United States of America |
| McGuffey | 484 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Ridgeway | 328 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Forest distances to largest Ohio cities
