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Forest Hills

Kentucky · 444 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Forest Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $171,700. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
−10%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,536 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3023544074595122000201020202024Forest Hills
2024387
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,182
+30%since 2000
from $24,024 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(416)
Black2.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other3.5%(16)
Diversity Score18.7%(83)
Diversity Score
19
+183%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

Forest Hills, Kentucky has about 444 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Kentucky earns about $66,250 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 $171,700, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

About 37.0% 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 1.1% of people in Forest Hills, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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