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Forrest village, IL

ZIP 61741 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61741

61741 has a population of 1,637 with a median age of 30.3 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
5.6%-70% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.4%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.4%-42% vs US avg
x
High school
35.2%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.0%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.5%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.8%+5% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.7%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
90.3%+550% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.8%+637% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 61741

Poverty Rate
10.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%-1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
90.3%+550% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.6%+44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
42.8%+637% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,637
Median age30.3
Poverty rate10.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born90.3%