Forest Grove, Oregon
Forest Grove: city in Oregon, USA
About
Forest Grove is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,083 and a population density of 1,356 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,442 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1839.
Quick Facts about Forest Grove
| Population | 25,442 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oregon (United States) |
| County | Washington County |
| Postal code | 97116 |
| Phone Area Codes | 971, 503 |
| Area | 15.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.5198,-123.1107 |
| Altitude | 689 feet / 210, 60 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1840 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 18:04:26 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,636 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Forest Grove is located at 45°31'11"N 123°6'38"W (45.5198400, -123.1106600).
Forest Grove map
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Weather
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Forest Grove increased by 17.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 17,708 | - | census |
| 2010 | 21,083 | 16.01% | census |
| 2011 | 21,858 | 3.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,203 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,817 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,124 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,584 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,072 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,187 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,912 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,553 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,442 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Forest Grove
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People born in Forest Grove (8)
People born in Forest Grove, including United States Marine Corps officer Anthony E. Van Dyke, travel writer Bryan Herb, Pilot and businessman Norman Ralston, .
More notable people
- Richard VanGrunsven (American aerospace engineer) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Sara Tucholsky (American softball player)
- Travis Baptist (American baseball player) he was born in 30/12/1971
- Leva Belle Walker (American botanist (1878-1970)) she was born in 02/12/1878
- Elda Rena Walker (botanist (1877-1971)) she was born in 02/10/1877
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Forest Grove, OR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209612 | Pacific University | Forest Grove (OR) | 97116 |
| 441168 | Northwest College-Hillsboro | Hillsboro (OR) | 97123 |
| 209083 | Northwest College-Beaverton | Beaverton (OR) | 97005 |
| 210076 | Pioneer Pacific College | Beaverton (OR) | 97005 |
| 208822 | George Fox University | Newberg (OR) | 97132 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Forest Grove, OR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNI | Manning, Oregon | 47000 Highway 26 | BUS |
| PDG | Portland, OR | 550 NW 6th Avenue | BUS |
| PDX | Union Station | 800 NW Sixth Ave. | RAIL |
| VAN | Vancouver station | 1301 West 11th Street | RAIL |
| ORC | Oregon City station | 1757 Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Forest Grove.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Grov Post Office | Forest Grove (OR) | 97116 |
| Corneliu Post Office | Cornelius (OR) | 97113 |
| Hillsboro Dcu Post Office | Hillsboro (OR) | 97123 |
| Hillsbor Post Office | Hillsboro (OR) | 97123 |
| Bank Post Office | Banks (OR) | 97106 |
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , OR. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 110,985 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
| Beaverton | 98,957 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
| Tigard | 56,049 | The most populous city in Washington County, Oregon. |
| Aloha | 49,425 | A city in Clackamas County, Oregon. |
| Tualatin | 27,481 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Bethany | 20,646 | Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States |
| Sherwood | 19,746 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Cedar Mill | 14,546 | Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon |
| Cornelius | 13,116 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Oak Hills | 11,333 | Census-designated place in Washington County, Oregon, United States |
| Rockcreek | 9,316 | Unincorporated community in Oregon |
| Cedar Hills | 8,300 | City in Utah County, Utah, United States |
| Raleigh Hills | 5,896 | Census-designated neighborhood in Washington County, Oregon, United States |
| King City | 4,408 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Metzger | 3,765 | Unincorporated community, in Washington County, Oregon |
| North Plains | 2,194 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Forest Grove distances to largest Oregon cities