Forest Park, GA is located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area and has a population of 19,856 with a population density of 2135 people per square mile. The city is known for its small town feel with easy access to the amenities and attractions of larger cities. Local businesses include restaurants like Southern Style Bar-B-Q and Sweet Auburn Seafood along with shops like Renee's Boutique & Gifts. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at Forest Park Nature Preserve and Fort Gillem Park that have hiking trails, fishing ponds, picnic areas, and more. The city also offers sporting events such as basketball games at the Forest Park High School Gymnasium. Other organizations in the city include the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and the Forest Park Civic League that works to improve local schools, parks, and community programs.
The population in Forest Park is 19,856. There are 2,133 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forest Park is 30.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forest Park is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forest Park
- 33.5% are married
- 13.9% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 28.5% have children, but are single
Race in Forest Park
- 18.8% are White
- 37.4% are Black
- 8.4% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 32.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander