forest park, georgia

Forest Park is a city located in Clayton County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,447.

Geography

Forest Park is located at 33°37'11" North, 84°21'57" West (33.619659, -84.365782). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.4 km² (9.4 mi²). 24.3 km² (9.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.43% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 21,447 people, 6,845 households, and 4,839 families residing in the city. The population density is 882.8/km² (2,287.5/mi²). There are 7,233 housing units at an average density of 297.7/km² (771.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 45.11% White, 37.39% African American, 0.50% Native American, 5.98% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 8.56% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. 20.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,845 households out of which 37.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% are married couples living together, 22.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% are non-families. 22.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.98 and the average family size is 3.42. In the city the population is spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 13.9% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 105.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $33,556, and the median income for a family is $36,029. Males have a median income of $27,381 versus $23,104 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,932. 15.4% of the population and 12.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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