Population 3,475 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Forest Park
Household size in Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Forest Park are small: just 1.79 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 1.92 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.5 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.3, the median age in Forest Park is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Forest Park: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only two of Birmingham's 17 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Forest Park
Renters in Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.2% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.0% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.8% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Forest Park rent: 56.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 17.4% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Forest Park is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Compared with other Birmingham neighborhoods, Forest Park has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +26 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Forest Park was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Birmingham area overall, where the median home dates to 1984.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $723 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,238 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$543 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Forest Park costs $1,238 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across the Birmingham area. The typical renter here spends 34.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Forest Park
Bachelor's degrees in Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Forest Park is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Birmingham neighborhoods, Forest Park has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Forest Park: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Forest Park has a higher share of high school graduates than most Birmingham neighborhoods.
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 Forest Park
| Period | Forest Park | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Forest Park than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. The Birmingham 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).
Forest Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 1.79 | 39.3 | 2.6% | 56.8% | 10.8% | 1977 | $1,238 | 67.7% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Highland Park | 1.35 | 36.0 | 2.2% | 64.5% | 13.2% | 1950 | $1,207 | 74.0% | 98.5% | 4.5% |
| Southside | 1.38 | 36.5 | 2.8% | 75.4% | 19.4% | 1978 | $1,390 | 73.7% | 98.6% | 1.7% |
| Redmont Park | 2.10 | 50.8 | 1.1% | 24.9% | 11.6% | 1953 | $1,403 | 89.0% | 99.6% | 2.7% |
| Crestline | 1.90 | 31.7 | 8.8% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $1,383 | 71.9% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Norwood | 1.65 | 41.0 | 9.4% | 46.2% | 21.8% | 1952 | $1,270 | 33.8% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| Five Points South | 2.12 | 25.2 | 2.9% | 74.7% | 27.6% | 1972 | $1,111 | 70.4% | 97.6% | 4.2% |
| Glen Iris | 1.78 | 32.2 | 10.0% | 72.6% | 18.2% | 1971 | $1,134 | 49.5% | 93.9% | 6.7% |
| South East Lake | 2.42 | 39.3 | 23.4% | 53.3% | 18.0% | 1957 | $1,100 | 18.5% | 86.6% | 7.6% |
| Arlington | 1.86 | 45.3 | 18.9% | 72.9% | 20.7% | 1966 | $657 | 8.2% | 71.6% | 11.1% |
| Crossgate | 2.24 | 39.7 | 9.2% | 37.0% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,523 | 61.9% | 95.0% | 0.9% |
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 Forest Park. 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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