Forestville, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 136, Forestville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Forestville is a small community located in Michigan, within Sanilac County. The total population is 136. It ranks as the 714th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forestville is 62.8 years. This is 56% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Forestville is $40,938. This is 44% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.1%. This is 128% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.1%. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $170,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $231,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Forestville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.8% vs 5.9%).

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forestville, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.