Demographics & People — Forest, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,401 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 580 |
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| Family Households | 412 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0148 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,336 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 4 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 518 |
| German | 308 |
| American | 258 |
| Irish | 156 |
| English | 145 |
| Other groups | 129 |
| French (except Basque) | 60 |
| Scottish | 59 |
| Italian | 57 |
| French Canadian | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 1,353 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,363 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 64 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,073 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Forest, Ohio.
