Forest City, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forest City, Illinois
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Location in Mason County, Illinois
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 Forest City, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Township | Forest City |
| Founded by | Alexander Cross |
| Government | |
| • Body | Village Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 424.47/sq mi (164.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61532
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-26753 |
| GNIS ID | 2398895 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Forest City, Illinois |
Forest City is a small village located in Mason County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
Where is Forest City?
Forest City is in the northern part of Mason County. It's about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Havana. Havana is the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for Mason County are located. The village is also about 15 miles (24 km) northwest of San Jose.
The village covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land. To the northwest of Forest City, you can find Sand Ridge State Forest. This forest has many hills and is a great place to explore nature.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Forest City has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 182 | — | |
| 1900 | 309 | — | |
| 1910 | 306 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 314 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 269 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 240 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 278 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 249 | −10.4% | |
| 1970 | 301 | 20.9% | |
| 1980 | 298 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 321 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 287 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 246 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −9.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 287 people living in Forest City. These people lived in 101 different homes. Most of the people living in the village were White.
The population was made up of people of all ages. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 12.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.
