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Population Review

Forestville, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Forestville, Maryland is 10,839 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 129th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $80,028, the median home value is $324,700, and the median age is 42.3.

10,839

Population

2760

People / sq mi

$80,028

Median Income

$324,700

Median Home Value

Forestville covers 3.9 sq mi of land at 2760 people per square mile.

About Forestville, MD

Forestville is a city in Maryland with a population of 10,839. It ranks #129 among cities in Maryland by population. The median age is 42.3, older than the national median. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

The median household income in Forestville is $80,028, above the US median of $74,580. 8.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $324,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,694. The homeownership rate of 64.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Forestville reflects 22.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White2.6%
Black or African American87.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$80,028

Median Household Income

$40,911

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$324,700

Median Home Value

$1,694

Median Rent

64.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.5%

High School+

22.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

10.4%

Drive Alone

59.8%

Public Transit

15.4%

Work From Home

35.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

69.8%

Foreign Born

93.6%

Non-English at Home

8.5%

Veterans

16.6%

With Disability

93.9%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Public Administration21.0%
Professional, Scientific & Management18.9%
Retail Trade13.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Construction5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.5%
Information5.1%
Manufacturing1.0%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Forestville, Maryland has a population of 10,839 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 129th-largest city in Maryland.

The median household income in Forestville, Maryland is $80,028, with 8.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Forestville, Maryland is $324,700, with median monthly rent at $1,694 and a homeownership rate of 64.9%.

The median age in Forestville, Maryland is 42.3 years. The population is 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.