Forest City, North Carolina
Forest City: town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
About
Forest City is a town located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,476 and a population density of 336 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,138 inhabitants.
The town was created 149 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Forest City
| Population | 7,138 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Postal code | 28043 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 22.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3340,-81.8651 |
| Altitude | 1,047 feet / 319 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:22:40 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 321 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Forest City is located at 35°20'2"N 81°51'54"W (35.3340100, -81.8651000).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Forest City
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Forest City decreased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,476 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,406 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,370 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,307 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,245 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,192 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,138 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,145 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,153 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,162 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,138 | -0.34% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Forest City
1Carolina Arcade Museum
145 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282293089 | Website available
2Bubba's Family Fun Center
1770 US 74 Hwy Bypass, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282864487 | Website available
3Bennett Classic Antiques Auto Museum
241 Vance St, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282471767 | Website available
4Rutherford County Farm Museum
240 Depot St, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282481248
Where to Eat in Forest City
1Chili's Grill & Bar
128 Sparks Crossing, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282860008 | Website available
2Bojangles
127 Sparks Crossing, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282870032 | Website available
3Burger King
2270 US-74, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282455264 | Website available
4Little Caesars Pizza
1762 College Ave, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282879888 | Website available
5KFC
131 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18282455716 | Website available
Where to Stay in Forest City
1Baymont by Wyndham Forest City
164 Jameson Inn Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18283516192 | Website available
2Hampton Inn & Suites Forest City
227 Sparks Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18283821001 | Website available
3Quality Inn
205 Commercial Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, United States View details
Phone: +18283057652 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Forest City
1Forest City Public Works
132 Wilkie St, Forest City, NC 28043 View details
Phone: +18282450149 | Website available
2Forest City Hall
128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043 View details
Phone: +18282450148 | Website available
People born in Forest City (10)
People born in Forest City, including basketball player Venson Hamilton, composer Phillip Rhodes, baseball player Todd Coffey, .
More notable people
- Jonathan Wilson (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 30/12/1974
- Keyon Whiteside (American football player) he was born in 31/01/1980
- Tim Earley (poet) he was born in 01/01/1972
- Tony Grant (American singer, actor and writer) he was born in 22/10/1967
- Woody Abernathy (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 01/02/1915
- Carlos Watkins (American football defensive end) he was born in 05/12/1993
- Rob Gray (American basketball player (1994-)) he was born in 03/04/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Forest City, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198710 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale (NC) | 28160-0804 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Forest City, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Forest City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City Post Office | Forest City (NC) | 28043 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Forest City, Florida city in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 13,854 people.
- Forest City, Iowa human settlement in Iowa, United States of America with a population of 4,025 people.
- Forest City, Pennsylvania borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,721 people.
- Forest City, Minnesota township in Meeker County, Minnesota with a population of 661 people.
- Forest City, Illinois township in Mason County, Illinois with a population of 249 people.
- Forest City, Missouri City in Holt County, Missouri, United States with a population of 246 people.
Other cities in Rutherford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutherford County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spindale | 4,175 | City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rutherfordton | 4,090 | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Lake Lure | 1,153 | Town in North Carolina |
| Ellenboro | 830 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ruth | 400 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Bostic | 379 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Forest City distances to largest North Carolina cities