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Forest Hills

North Carolina · 325 residents (2025 est.) · 0.496 sq mi
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Forest Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
329
Unchangedsince 2000
from 330 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
663 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+34%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:325 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2493203914625332000201020202024Forest Hills
2024329
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,313
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,061
+81%since 2000
from $25,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−15%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,208
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(314)
Black2.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(268)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(39)
Diversity Score39.8%(131)
Diversity Score
40
+285%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, North Carolina?

Forest Hills, North Carolina has about 329 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, North Carolina?

The typical household in Forest Hills, North Carolina earns about $90,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, North Carolina expensive?

In Forest Hills, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, North Carolina?

About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, North Carolina?

About 23.7% of people in Forest Hills, North Carolina 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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