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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest Heights

Maryland · 2,585 residents · 1.625 sq mi
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Forest Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,697. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $115,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,585
−8%since 1990
from 2,800 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,591 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,723 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Forest Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,697
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,842 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,556
+26%since 1990
from $17,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,094
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $863 in 1990
US average: $602
91.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
8.6% rent
2.0
−1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic25%(701)
Black70.5%(1,975)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(52)
Asian4.4%(124)
Diversity Score57.2%(1,602)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(323)
Black78.8%(2,037)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(76)
Asian3.3%(86)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,064)
41
−28%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Heights, Maryland?

Forest Heights, Maryland has about 2,585 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Heights, Maryland earns about $57,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Forest Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Heights, Maryland?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Heights, Maryland?

About 3.3% of people in Forest Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Heights, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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