Forreston, Illinois
Forreston: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Forreston is a city located in the county of Ogle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,446 and a population density of 1,607 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,338 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Forreston
| Population : | 1,338 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Ogle County |
| Postal code : | 61030 |
| Plate code : | 815 |
| Area : | 0.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,077 feet / 938 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:07:03 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,487 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forreston is located at 42°7'34"N 89°34'45"W (42.1261400, -89.5792800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forreston decreased by 8.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,446 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,428 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,420 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,404 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,393 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,381 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,371 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,364 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,353 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,349 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,338 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 81,777 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 70,280 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 16.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 79,871 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 70,285 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 56.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 34.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,670 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 32.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
Forreston zip code is 61030.
County name: Ogle, County
fips: 17141
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $986,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,554 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $768 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,396 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 29,011 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.81 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 247,683 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 987,499 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 836,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,662,290 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,979 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $156,400 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $69,551 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,637 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,872 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,362 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,230 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,775 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 612 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,434 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,914.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.11 |
People born in Forreston (1)
mathematician Mary Frances Winston Newson was born in Forreston
Schools in Forreston
College & universities near Forreston, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145521 | Highland Community College | Freeport (IL) | 61032-9341 |
| 148672 | Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon (IL) | 61021-9112 |
| 149204 | Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling | Sterling (IL) | 61081-3611 |
| 148399 | Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College | Rockford (IL) | 61108 |
| 148405 | Rockford University | Rockford (IL) | 61108-2311 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forreston, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCK | Rockford, Illinois | 7559 Walton St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Forreston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forreston Post Office | Forreston (IL) | 61030 |
Other cities in Ogle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ogle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flagg | 12,745 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rochelle | 8,975 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Byron | 3,650 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Oregon | 3,449 | City in Ogle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mount Morris | 2,776 | Village in Illinois |
| Davis Junction | 2,344 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Polo | 2,158 | Town in Illinois, USA |
| Honey Creek | 1,437 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Hillcrest | 1,216 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Stillman Valley | 1,043 | Valley in Texas, United States of America |
| White Rock | 684 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Grand Detour | 652 | Census-designated place in Illinois, USA |
| Creston | 642 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Maryland | 500 | Township of Illinois |
| Monroe Center | 429 | City in United States of America |
| Leaf River | 403 | Township of Ogle County, Illinois, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Forreston distances to largest Illinois cities
