Forest Park, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Forest Park, Georgia is 19,619 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $42,286, the median home value is $119,000, and the median age is 32.4.
The population has grown 4.5% since 2010 (18,464 → 19,301).
19,619
Population
2128
People / sq mi
$42,286
Median Income
$119,000
Median Home Value
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Forest Park covers 9.2 sq mi of land at 2128 people per square mile.
About Forest Park, GA
Educational attainment is the headline number in Forest Park: 12.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Forest Park is a city in Georgia with a population of 19,619.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $42,286, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.9%, close to the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $119,000, with typical rent around $1,101.
Forest Park is among the least college-educated US cities, at 12.1% — below the national 35.0%. Just 5.3% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Forest Park city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Forest Park city had a population of 18,464 in 2010 and 19,301 in 2024, a 4.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,049 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.
19,301
Population (2024)
18,464
Population (2010)
20,049
Peak (2018)
0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,464 |
| 2011 | 18,560 |
| 2012 | 18,796 |
| 2013 | 18,684 |
| 2014 | 18,801 |
| 2015 | 19,185 |
| 2016 | 19,590 |
| 2017 | 19,783 |
| 2018 | 20,049 |
| 2019 | 20,020 |
| 2020 | 19,778 |
| 2021 | 19,598 |
| 2022 | 19,484 |
| 2023 | 19,430 |
| 2024 | 19,301 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 50.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$42,286
Median Household Income
$21,689
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$119,000
Median Home Value
$1,101
Median Rent
38.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
76.0%
High School+
12.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
5.8%
Drive Alone
71.5%
Public Transit
5.3%
Work From Home
27.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.2%
Foreign Born
68.6%
Non-English at Home
3.8%
Veterans
11.5%
With Disability
77.7%
Health Insurance
91.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Construction | 18.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.6% |
| Retail Trade | 13.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.5% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Park, Georgia has a population of 19,619 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Georgia.
The median household income in Forest Park, Georgia is $42,286, with 11.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Forest Park, Georgia is $119,000, with median monthly rent at $1,101 and a homeownership rate of 38.5%.
The median age in Forest Park, Georgia is 32.4 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The population has grown 4.5% since 2010 (18,464 → 19,301).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.