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Forest Hill

Montana · 315 residents · 1.543 sq mi
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Population has grown 35% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 49.2% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $608,500, the poverty rate sits 295% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

315
+35%since 2023
from 234 in 2023
2010 – 2024
204 / sq mi
+35%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.5
−13%since 2023
from 35.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
72138205271337201020202024Forest Hill
2024315
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,642
+51%since 2023
from $24,189 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+33.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
49.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.489
−20%since 2023
from 0.610 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$608,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
80.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
19.4% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
36.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other42.3%(99)
Diversity Score71.5%(167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.2%(136)
Diversity Score72%(227)
72
+1%since 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
47.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
77.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
44.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
75.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Forest Hill, Montana?

Forest Hill, Montana has about 315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Forest Hill, Montana expensive?

In Forest Hill, Montana, the median home is worth about $608,500.

How educated are people in Forest Hill, Montana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hill, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hill, Montana?

About 49.2% of people in Forest Hill, Montana 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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