Forest City, Minnesota

Forest City: township in Meeker County, Minnesota

About

Forest City is a township located in the county of Meeker in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 653 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 661 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Forest City

Population 661 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Meeker County
Area 35.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 45.2064,-94.4664
Altitude 1,106 feet / 337 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 21:50:32 (15th April 2026)
Density 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 1.21% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Sunny 7-days weather
2012-0821-Meeker-ForestCityVHall image
2012-0821-Meeker-ForestCityVHall image

Geography

Forest City is located at 45°12'23"N 94°27'59"W (45.2063500, -94.4663800).

Forest City map

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Weather

70°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SSE This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

The population of Forest City increased by 1.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 653 - census
2011 652 -0.15% estimation process
2012 646 -0.93% estimation process
2013 647 0.15% estimation process
2014 651 0.61% estimation process
2015 650 -0.15% estimation process
2016 653 0.46% estimation process
2017 653 0% estimation process
2018 655 0.31% estimation process
2019 656 0.15% estimation process
2020 661 0.76% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Forest City, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
174747 College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph (MN) 56374

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Forest City, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL
MSP Saint Paul Union Depot Midway Station RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Forest City.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Litchfield Post Office Litchfield (MN) 55355

Other places with the same name (6)

Other cities in Meeker County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meeker County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Dassel 1,556 Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Kingston 1,273 City in Minnesota, USA
Watkins 958 City in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States
Litchfield 842 City in Minnesota, United States
Darwin 685 City in Minnesota, United States
Greenleaf 684 Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Grove City 619 Human settlement in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States of America
Manannah 608 Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Eden Valley 503 City in Minnesota, United States
Cedar Mills 465 Township in Meeker County, Minnesota
Acton 379 Unincorporated community in Minnesota
Crow River 358 Human settlement in United States of America
Rosendale 295 Human settlement in Danielson Township, Minnesota, United States of America
Cosmos 229 City in Minnesota, United States