Forest Park, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 949, Forest Park'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

Forest Park is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. The total population is 949. It ranks as the 245th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forest Park is 58.2 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 18.6% 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 Forest Park is $103,929. This is 60% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.4%. This is 97% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $289,000. Housing costs are 45% higher than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Forest Park is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forest Park is Black or African American, making up 49.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (49.5% vs 6.8%).

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 16.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forest Park, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.