Forest City, IL is a small town located in Boone County. It has a population of 279 people and a population density of 424 people per square mile. The town is home to many local businesses including K&K Hardware, which offers all the tools and supplies needed for home and garden projects, as well as Forest City Market, which provides fresh produce and specialty items. There are also several eateries in the area such as Big Apple Pizza & Subs, La Casa Mexican Restaurant, and J&M Steakhouse.
Outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round thanks to the nearby parks and recreation areas like White Rock State Park and Fisher Creek County Park. Additionally, Forest City is home to several organizations such as the Lions Club of Northern Illinois, which works to promote volunteerism in the community. Finally, there are various sporting events that take place throughout the year hosted by local schools like Belvidere North High School’s basketball team or the soccer team at Belvidere’s Parks & Recreation Department. With so much going on in this small town it’s easy to see why Forest City is such a great place to live!
The population in Forest City is 279. There are 534 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forest City is 32.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forest City is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forest City
- 69.9% are married
- 8.9% are divorced
- 24.1% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Forest City
- 99.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander