Forest City, FL Demographics

A map of Forest City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,071	7,603	52.7%	52.0%
Hispanic	4,201	4,233	27.4%	28.9%
Black	1,515	1,342	9.9%	9.2%
Multiracial	860	633	5.6%	4.3%
Asian	600	687	3.9%	4.7%
Native American/Other	65	125	0.4%	0.9%

Forest City, Florida has an estimated population of 15,312, an increase from the 14,623 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% White, 27.4% Hispanic, 9.9% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Forest City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Forest City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Forest City, that probability was 63.3% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Forest City is ranked the 260th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Forest City was ranked the 258th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Forest City's White Population

8,071 residents of Forest City, or 52.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Forest City is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Forest City ranks 653rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forest City's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Forest City's population has increased from 52.0% to 52.7%.

Forest City is more White than neighboring Lockhart (31.5% White), Altamonte Springs (41.9% White), South Apopka (16.9% White), and Clarcona (52.3% White). Forest City is less White than neighboring Wekiwa Springs (72.5% White).

Forest City's Black Population

1,515 residents of Forest City, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Forest City is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Forest City ranks 369th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forest City's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Forest City's population has increased from 9.2% to 9.9%.

Forest City is more Black than neighboring Wekiwa Springs (2.3% Black). Forest City is less Black than neighboring Lockhart (22% Black), Altamonte Springs (18.7% Black), South Apopka (59.8% Black), and Clarcona (16.7% Black).

Forest City's Asian Population

600 residents of Forest City, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Forest City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Forest City ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forest City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Asian residents' share of Forest City's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Forest City is more Asian than neighboring Wekiwa Springs (3.7% Asian), Altamonte Springs (2.6% Asian), South Apopka (0.7% Asian), and Clarcona (0% Asian). Forest City is less Asian than neighboring Lockhart (6.5% Asian).

Forest City's Hispanic Population

4,201 residents of Forest City, or 27.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Forest City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Forest City ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forest City's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Forest City's population has decreased from 28.9% to 27.4%.

Forest City is more Hispanic than neighboring Wekiwa Springs (16.5% Hispanic), South Apopka (20.7% Hispanic), and Clarcona (24.1% Hispanic). Forest City is less Hispanic than neighboring Lockhart (34.6% Hispanic), and Altamonte Springs (30.3% Hispanic).

Forest City's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Forest City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Forest City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Forest City ranks 366th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forest City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Forest City's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Forest City is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Apopka (0.2% Native American/Other), and Clarcona (0% Native American/Other). Forest City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lockhart (0.6% Native American/Other), Wekiwa Springs (0.6% Native American/Other), and Altamonte Springs (1.9% Native American/Other).

Forest City's Multiracial Population

860 residents of Forest City, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Forest City is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Forest City ranks 281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forest City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Forest City's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.6%.

Forest City is more Multiracial than neighboring Lockhart (4.8% Multiracial), Wekiwa Springs (4.3% Multiracial), Altamonte Springs (4.6% Multiracial), and South Apopka (1.7% Multiracial). Forest City is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarcona (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.