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The population of Forest Park is 1,066.
In Forest Park, about 60% of adults are married.
Seniors are common in Forest Park.
In 2000, Forest Park had a median family income of $60,163. Forest Park is one of the richer towns in Oklahoma. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Forest Park. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. Notably, Forest Park is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Of the housing in Forest Park, approximately 95% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Oklahoma.
In Forest Park, 98% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Forest Park than most towns its size.
Forest Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Forest Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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