Population 133 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Foresman
Household size in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Foresman average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65).
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Foresman is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Foresman, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Foresman
Renters in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Foresman is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Foresman than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Chicago area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Foresman is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $643 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $568 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $747 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $908 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Foresman costs $908 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Foresman
Bachelor's degrees in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Foresman: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.8% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Foresman is above the national rate: 92.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Foresman
| Period | Foresman | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Foresman than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. The Chicago area as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Foresman compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foresman | 2.66 | 43.2 | 6.7% | 16.7% | 7.7% | 1971 | $908 | 21.2% | 92.8% | 6.2% |
| Mount Ayr | 2.67 | 45.9 | 12.3% | 13.4% | 4.1% | 1982 | $899 | 16.6% | 95.3% | 1.2% |
| Brook | 2.58 | 42.6 | 7.1% | 20.5% | 10.6% | 1965 | $978 | 20.7% | 88.1% | 11.1% |
| Collegeville | 2.70 | 44.6 | 10.3% | 14.8% | 5.9% | 1977 | $866 | 20.9% | 94.9% | 2.4% |
| Goodland | 2.27 | 42.3 | 9.7% | 21.0% | 12.5% | 1952 | $884 | 15.6% | 85.9% | 9.8% |
| Rensselaer | 2.56 | 37.5 | 14.9% | 32.5% | 12.4% | 1965 | $918 | 18.5% | 87.0% | 5.3% |
| Remington | 2.45 | 44.7 | 7.9% | 18.0% | 8.2% | 1961 | $736 | 22.9% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
| Parr | 2.61 | 39.5 | 10.7% | 19.0% | 11.2% | 1995 | $860 | 19.0% | 91.5% | 0.0% |
| Beaver City | 2.46 | 49.8 | 6.1% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 1967 | $881 | 11.6% | 93.8% | 4.1% |
| Morocco | 2.48 | 45.0 | 7.6% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 1959 | $851 | 8.1% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| Wadena | 2.21 | 45.6 | 6.9% | 23.7% | 5.0% | 1952 | $603 | 19.4% | 92.5% | 13.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Foresman. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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