Demographics & People — Forrest, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,008 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 34.1 |
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| Total Households | 451 |
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| Family Households | 316 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0732 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 936 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 464 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 313 |
| Irish | 169 |
| Swiss | 113 |
| Other groups | 90 |
| English | 40 |
| Polish | 33 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| French (except Basque) | 27 |
| American | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 927 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 945 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 64 |
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| Population 18+ | 777 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.7% |
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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 Forrest, Illinois.
