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Forest Glen

Maryland · 6,897 residents · 1.003 sq mi
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Forest Glen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,904. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $483,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,897
−6%since 2000
from 7,344 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
6,876 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 7,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+2%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K2000201020202024Forest Glen
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,904
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,264
+94%since 2000
from $28,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,376
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+74%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(4,217)
Black17.1%(1,255)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(1,047)
Asian7.7%(569)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.3%(5,383)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(3,233)
Black15.8%(1,092)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,550)
Asian8.4%(579)
Other2.6%(181)
Diversity Score84.1%(5,798)
Diversity Score
84
+15%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Glen, Maryland?

Forest Glen, Maryland has about 6,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Glen, Maryland?

The typical household in Forest Glen, Maryland earns about $98,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Glen, Maryland expensive?

In Forest Glen, Maryland, the median home is worth about $483,900, and the typical rent is about $1,376 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Glen, Maryland?

About 63.9% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Glen, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Glen, Maryland?

About 2.6% of people in Forest Glen, Maryland 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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