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The Village of Forreston had a population of 1,360 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Forreston is located at latitude 42.1261 and longitude -89.5793 in Ogle County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Forreston encompass a land area of 0.9 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Ogle County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Forreston has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Forreston is located within Township of Forreston, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ogle County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,360 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,441 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,676 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,236 |
| Median Home Value | $129,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 647 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 481 (74.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 109 (16.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 (8.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 590 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 339 (57.5%) |
The table below compares Forreston to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 611 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 452 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 687 | 53rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 728 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 589 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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