Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Park Forest Village, Pennsylvania
Park Forest Village, census-designated place, in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Park Forest Village had 8,624 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±770). GEOID 4258036.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,624
±770 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,831
Median household income
$79,120
±$8,981 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$389,600
±$33,383 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,331
±$84 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Park Forest Village and what county is it in?
Park Forest Village is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 3,544 residents per square mile in 2020.
Park Forest Village is in the State College, PA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Park Forest Village lies mostly within Patton Township and reaches into Ferguson Township (Centre County), towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Park Forest Village, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Park Forest Village's population at 8,624 (±770). The 2020 Census counted 8,831 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Park Forest Village is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Park Forest Village | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,624 ±770 | 158,576 | −1,675 |
| Households | 3,791 ±362 | 59,013 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.15 | 2.32 | −0.40 |
| Housing units | 4,359 ±400 | 66,475 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Park Forest Village?
The median resident of Park Forest Village is 38.2 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.7%. 19.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Park Forest Village | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±2.5 | 34.2 | +6.5 |
| Under 18 years | 15.8% ±2.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±2.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±3.4 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.7% ±4.9 pts | 82.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±4.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 19.2% ±3.8 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.6% ±5.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 7.6% ±2.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.1% ±0.8 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 77.4% ±4.5 pts | 46.2% | +12.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 46.6% ±5.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.2% ±4.2 pts | 77.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Park Forest Village earn?
Half of Park Forest Village's 3,791 households earn less than $79,120 a year (±$8,981), against $74,291 in Centre County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $88,712 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Park Forest Village | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,120 ±$8,981 | $74,291 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,487 ±$13,575 | $100,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,041 ±$4,665 | $39,316 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% ±5.3 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4% ±7.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±5.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% ±4.4 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±5.1 pts | 85.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Park Forest Village?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Park Forest Village's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $389,600 by its owner (±$33,383). The median renter pays $1,331 a month including utilities, and 63.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Park Forest Village | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $389,600 ±$33,383 | $323,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 ±$84 | $1,207 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.0% ±9.7 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,157 ±$267 | $1,869 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6% ±5.5 pts | 61.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.4% ±5.5 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,359 ±400 | 66,475 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8% ±8.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.2% ±5.5 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±1.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.9% ±5.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Park Forest Village work and get to work?
52.1% of Park Forest Village's workers drive alone and 26.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Park Forest Village | Centre County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7% ±5.6 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | −4.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 52.1% ±6.3 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.0% ±3.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 26.1% ±7.1 pts | 15.3% | +20.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.3 min ±1.5 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Park Forest Village?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Park Forest Village, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,063 (Tract 114.01) to $164,412 (Tract 119.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 114.01Centre County | 4,121 | $84,063 |
| Tract 115.03Centre County | 3,082 | $49,444 |
| Tract 115.04Centre County | 4,040 | $72,403 |
| Tract 119.03Centre County | 1,641 | $164,412 |
| Tract 114.02Centre County | 3,859 | $131,262 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Park Forest Village) · Census block assignment files
How does Park Forest Village compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Park Forest Village ranks 998th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 355th | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 299th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 998th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 515th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 246th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 496th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 134th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,784th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,918th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 135th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 2,125th | 2,156 |
Park Forest Village's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Park Forest Village?
10 of the 57 figures for Park Forest Village on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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