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Forest Hill

Louisiana · 605 residents · 3.758 sq mi
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Forest Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,770. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $268,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 188%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
605
+33%since 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+19%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3445046648249841990201020202024Forest Hill
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,770
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,856
+38%since 2000
from $15,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,000
+188%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$373
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+263%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(362)
Black6.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(56)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score42%(192)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(346)
Black2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(232)
Asian1.5%(9)
Other17.8%(107)
Diversity Score78.6%(475)
Diversity Score
79
+87%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
53.7%
+46.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 63.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hill, Louisiana?

Forest Hill, Louisiana has about 605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hill, Louisiana?

The typical household in Forest Hill, Louisiana earns about $43,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hill, Louisiana expensive?

In Forest Hill, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $268,000, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hill, Louisiana?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hill, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hill, Louisiana?

About 14.5% of people in Forest Hill, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Hill, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Hill, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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