FOREST CITY, NC  28043

Total Population: 20,896

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Median Home Value

$176,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,746

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Two or More Races6.5%
Other Race0.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.1%

No Health Insurance

16.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,746

Mean Household Income

$65,008

Per Capita Income

$26,012

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$176,100

Median Rent

$744/mo

Total Housing Units

9,356

Owner-Occupied

64.2%

Renter-Occupied

35.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.9%

Married Couple Households

38.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.4%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

84.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28043.