Forestdale, MA Demographics

A map of Forestdale's Population by Race

Forestdale, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 3,801, a decrease from the 4,116 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.5% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Forestdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Forestdale has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Forestdale, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 14.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Forestdale is ranked the 139th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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). Forestdale was ranked the 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Forestdale's White Population

3,517 residents of Forestdale, or 92.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Forestdale is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Forestdale ranks 78th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forestdale's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Forestdale's population has increased from 88.8% to 92.5%.

Forestdale is more White than neighboring Sandwich (91.8% White), and Mashpee Neck (88.9% White). Forestdale is less White than neighboring East Sandwich (95.7% White), Seabrook (94.7% White), and Sagamore (94.6% White).

Forestdale's Black Population

0 residents of Forestdale, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Forestdale is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Forestdale ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forestdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Forestdale's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Forestdale is less Black than neighboring Sandwich (0.2% Black), and Mashpee Neck (4.2% Black).

Forestdale's Asian Population

10 residents of Forestdale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Forestdale is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Forestdale ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forestdale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.8%. Asian residents' share of Forestdale's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.3%.

Forestdale is more Asian than neighboring Mashpee Neck (0% Asian), East Sandwich (0% Asian), and Seabrook (0% Asian). Forestdale is less Asian than neighboring Sandwich (2.7% Asian), and Sagamore (3.6% Asian).

Forestdale's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Forestdale, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Forestdale is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Forestdale ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forestdale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Forestdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Forestdale is more Hispanic than neighboring East Sandwich (2% Hispanic), Seabrook (0% Hispanic), and Sagamore (0.5% Hispanic). Forestdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandwich (3.3% Hispanic), and Mashpee Neck (4.7% Hispanic).

Forestdale's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Forestdale, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Forestdale is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Forestdale ranks 118th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forestdale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Forestdale's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.6%.

Forestdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandwich (0% Native American/Other), Mashpee Neck (0% Native American/Other), East Sandwich (0.4% Native American/Other), Seabrook (0% Native American/Other), and Sagamore (0% Native American/Other).

Forestdale's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Forestdale, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Forestdale is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Forestdale ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forestdale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Forestdale's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.2%.

Forestdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandwich (1.9% Multiracial), Mashpee Neck (2.2% Multiracial), East Sandwich (1.9% Multiracial), and Sagamore (1.3% Multiracial). Forestdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook (5.3% 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.