B+
25%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
19%
Household income NAT. AVG.
62%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$37,251$27,598$29,829
Median household income$65,698$48,900$55,322
Median income owner occupied$88,397$59,209$70,586
Median income renter occupied$51,353$34,622$35,192
Median earnings male$48,780$31,444$36,919
Median earnings female$30,986$25,332$26,250
Unemployment rate1.8%4.9%4.7%
Poverty level7.8%16.1%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Forest City is 25% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Forest City is 19% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Forest City is 62% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Forest City is 48% lower than the national average

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      $43,794 $65,698 $131,396
      City
      $32,596 $48,900 $97,800
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Forest City median earnings by income bracket

      Forest City employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.8%17.8%
      Manufacturing sector3.3%3.3%
      Financial & insurance services6.1%6.1%
      Wholesale & retail services18.4%18.4%
      Public administration0.8%0.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.8%7.8%
      Education, health & social services8.3%8.3%
      Other32.1%32.1%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
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      Oakland, FL3,065$119,803116.6%
      Bay Hill, FL4,815$111,103100.8%
      Forest City, FL13,592$65,69818.8%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Jensen Beach, FL13,592$55,4300.2%
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      Oatfield, OR13,588$83,80051.5%
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      Jasper, AL13,584$53,3083.6%
      Forest City, FL13,592$65,69818.8%
      Source: The Forest City, FL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).