Forest County, Pennsylvania
Forest County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Forest County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,716 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,965 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tionesta. The county was created 168 years ago in 1857.
County Snapshot
Forest County at a glance
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TionestaPopulation 418
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Quick Facts about Forest County
| Population | 6,965 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from | Forrest County, Forest County |
| Area | 1117 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5131,-79.2360 |
| Named for | forest |
| Capital | Tionesta |
| Establishment | September 01, 1857 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:07:49 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Forest County is located at 41°30'47"N 79°14'10"W (41.5130700, -79.2360100). It has 6 neighbors: Clarion County, Elk County, Jefferson County, McKean County, Venango County and Warren County.
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Forest County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Forest County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tionesta | 418 | Township in Forest County, Pennsylvania |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitati...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Forest County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Forest County decreased by 10.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,716 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,675 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,591 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,544 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,467 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,381 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,334 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,317 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,284 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,247 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,965 | -4.05% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Forest County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 8,960 people.
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