Forestville (Butler County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 381, Forestville (Butler County)'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 (Butler County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania. The total population is 381. It ranks as the 1482nd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forestville (Butler County) is 22.4 years. This is 45% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 44.6% of the population under 18, Forestville (Butler County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 102% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Forestville (Butler County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $108,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $254,500. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Forestville (Butler County) was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.2%. Notably, 15.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forestville (Butler County), Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.