Forest township, Minnesota
Forest township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest township is a geographic entity located in Becker County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 124. The land area covers 32.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 124 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 68.4 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 65 | ±14 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 206 | ±15 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 65 | ±14 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 141 | ±11 |
| Median Home Value | $536,800 | ±$87,949 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,219 | ±$12,255 |
| Per Capita Income | $69,485 | ±$15,087 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | ±7.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 34 | ±12 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±28.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 125 (2024)
ID: 186074
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
37121 RED TOP ROAD, PONSFORD MN 56575-9111
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GUS Population: 35,444 (2024)
ID: 193539
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CHAIRMAN
BECKER COUNTY, 915 LAKE AVE, DETROIT LAKES MN 56502
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-08 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | NAYTAHWAUSH, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PARK RAPIDS, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PARK RAPIDS, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 1 civic institution across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PARK RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 210 W 1ST STREET, PARK RAPIDS, MN, 56470 |
(218) 732-4966
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ITASCA UNIV OF MINN, MN US, located 11.0 miles from Forest township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9° | -4.3° | 6.3° | 0.75" | 9.6" |
| February | 22.8° | -1.6° | 10.6° | 0.72" | 8.0" |
| March | 35.9° | 12.1° | 24.0° | 1.22" | 7.8" |
| April | 51.0° | 26.0° | 38.5° | 2.00" | 6.2" |
| May | 65.0° | 39.4° | 52.2° | 3.18" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.3° | 50.6° | 62.4° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.8° | 54.9° | 66.9° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.4° | 52.7° | 65.1° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.1° | 44.3° | 56.2° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 52.1° | 32.5° | 42.3° | 2.85" | 1.0" |
| November | 34.8° | 18.6° | 26.7° | 1.32" | 9.1" |
| December | 22.2° | 5.1° | 13.7° | 1.12" | 9.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Lake CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Pine Point CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
| Osage CDP | CDP | 13.6 mi | — |
| Twin Lakes CDP | CDP | 15.2 mi | — |
| South End CDP | CDP | 15.5 mi | — |
| Roy Lake CDP | CDP | 16.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2700521671. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.