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Forest Hills

Kentucky · 438 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Forest Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $203,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
−11%since 2000
from 494 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,516 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+7%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3023544074595122000201020202024Forest Hills
2024387
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,364
+60%since 2000
from $24,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(395)
Black2.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(15)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(69)
Diversity Score
16
+139%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

Forest Hills, Kentucky has about 438 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Kentucky earns about $86,000 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 $203,900, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Kentucky?

About 39.9% 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 5.6% 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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