About Forest City, FL

Forest City is a census-designated place and an area in Seminole County, Florida, United States. Its historic center is now in the City of Altamonte Springs. Data in this article deals only with the unincorporated section. The population was 12,612 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. == Geography == According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (13 km2), of which 4.3 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (13.21%) is water. == Demographics == As of the census of 2000, there were 12,612 people, 4,777 households, and 3,363 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,953.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,140.3/km2). There were 4,976 housing units at an average density of 1,165.2 per square mile (449.9/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.32% White, 4.86% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.40% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.64% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.57% of the population.