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Forest Hills

Kentucky · 444 residents (2025 est.) · 0.289 sq mi
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Forest Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,438. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,800. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−22%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,339 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+27%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:444 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
3023544074595122000201020202024Forest Hills
2024387
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,438
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,559
+52%since 2000
from $24,024 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+18%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,017
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+80%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(470)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(317)
Black11.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other5.2%(20)
Diversity Score39.1%(151)
Diversity Score
39
+492%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

Forest Hills, Kentucky has about 387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

The typical household in Forest Hills, Kentucky earns about $68,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Kentucky expensive?

In Forest Hills, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $250,800, and the typical rent is about $2,017 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

About 16.0% of people in Forest Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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