Forestdale, Alabama

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Forestdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 10,509.

[edit] Geography

Forestdale is located at 33°34′27″N, 86°54′11″W (33.574305, -86.902937)^GR1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 17.9 km² (6.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 10,509 people, 4,161 households, and 3,099 families residing in the community. The population density was 588.1/km² (1,523.0/mi²). There were 4,357 housing units at an average density of 243.8/km² (631.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 52.87% White, 45.92% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,161 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the community the population was spread out with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $43,111, and the median income for a family was $51,188. Males had a median income of $36,048 versus $30,135 for females. The per capita income for the community was $19,954. About 4.4% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.