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 147 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 |
| Altitude : | 1,047 feet / 319 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1877 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:44:21 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 321 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forest City is located at 35°20'2"N 81°51'54"W (35.3340100, -81.8651000).
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Official website of Forest City
Demographics
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
1 Carolina Arcade Museum
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2 Bubba's Family Fun Center
1770 US 74 Hwy Bypass, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bennett Classic Antiques Auto Museum
241 Vance St, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Rutherford County Farm Museum
240 Depot St, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Forest City
1 Chili's Grill & Bar
128 Sparks Crossing, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Bojangles
127 Sparks Crossing, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Burger King
2270 US-74, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Little Caesars Pizza
1762 College Ave, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 KFC
131 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Forest City
1 Baymont by Wyndham Forest City
164 Jameson Inn Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn & Suites Forest City
227 Sparks Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Quality Inn
205 Commercial Dr, Forest City, NC 28043, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Forest City
1 Forest City Public Works
132 Wilkie St, Forest City, NC 28043 ➦ Show Map
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2 Forest City Hall
128 N Powell St, Forest City, NC 28043 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Forest City (10)
People born in Forest City, including basketball player Venson Hamilton, composer Phillip Rhodes, baseball player Todd Coffey, .
List
- 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
Schools in Forest City
College & universities near Forest City, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198710 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale (NC) | 28160-0804 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forest City, NC
| 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 |
Post offices near Forest City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City Post Office | Forest City (NC) | 28043 |
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- 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
