Forestdale, Alabama facts for kids
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Forestdale, Alabama
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Location in Jefferson County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.75 sq mi (17.48 km2) |
| • Land | 6.75 sq mi (17.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,409 |
| • Density | 1,542.76/sq mi (595.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35214
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-27088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118500 |
Forestdale is a community in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It is a place where people live, but it is not officially a city. It is located north of the Birmingham neighborhood of Ensley. In 2020, about 10,409 people lived there.
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Where is Forestdale?
Forestdale is located in the state of Alabama. Its exact spot is 33.574305 degrees north and 86.902937 degrees west.
The community covers a total area of about 6.9 square miles (17.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 6,091 | — | |
| 1980 | 10,814 | 77.5% | |
| 1990 | 10,395 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 10,509 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 10,162 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 10,409 | 2.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Forestdale was 10,409 people. There were 3,776 households and 2,484 families living in the community.
Most of the people living in Forestdale were Black or African American (about 78.65%). White people made up about 16.18% of the population. Other groups included Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 2.44% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 10,162 people living in Forestdale. The community had 3,963 households.
About 71.4% of the people were Black or African American. Around 26.2% were White. Other groups included Native American and Asian people. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups
In 2010, about 23.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.7% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Forestdale was 40.9 years.
