Forest Park, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,619
Population
2,128/sq mi density
$42,286
Median Income
$21,689 per capita
$119,000
Home Value
$164,104 Zillow
$1,101
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
567
Violent Crime/100K
2,901 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,286 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,000 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
567 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
19,619
Census 2023
Population Density
2,128
per square mile
Land Area
9.2
square miles (23.9 km²)
Median Age
32.4 yrs
17% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 50.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 24.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 8.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
18.4%
Black
50.6%
Hispanic
24.3%
Asian
8.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 68.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 27.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
68.6%
Spanish
27.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
18.0%
Veterans
3.8%
37% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.5%
12% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
77.7%
15% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
22.3%
159% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 19,619 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,128 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.2% |
| Female | 48.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 50.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
Language
| English Only | 68.6% |
| Spanish | 27.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 3.8% |
| Disability | 11.5% |
| Health Insurance | 77.7% |
| Uninsured | 22.3% |
| Broadband Access | 80.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |