Forest City (Florida)

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.GeographyForest City is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9sqmi, of which 4.3sqmi is land and 0.6sqmi is water.DemographicsAs 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 people per square mile (1,140.4/km²). There were 4,976 housing units at an average density of 1,165.2/sq mi (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.