Forest City Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 1855 people, 790 households, and 454 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2053.3 people per square mile (792.78/kmē), it is the 633rd most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 937 housing units at an average density of 1041.1 per square mile (401.97/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.16 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the borough Population was distributed with 19.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 31.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males. The median age is 45.6 years, The median age of males was 40.6 years, for females the median age was 51.7 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the borough was 1845 White, 2 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $26766, it is the 195th lowest borough by median household income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $35625, it is the 281st poorest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $15774, it is Pennsylvania's 448th poorest borough by per capita income. The median income is $18045, The median income for males was $22031, compared to $13000 for females.
In 2000, 349 pupils and students, of which 155 are male and 194 are female, 18.81% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 17 nursery or pri school, 8 kindergarten, 182 elementary school, 102 high school and 40 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1855 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1855 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1851 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1834 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1808 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1798 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1787 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1773 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1755 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1739 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1725 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 97 | 85 | 182 |
| High school | 44 | 58 | 102 |
| College or graduate school | 4 | 36 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City borough, Pennsylvania | $26766 | $35625 | $15774 |
| Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania | $33622 | $39564 | $16435 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |