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Forest Hills

North Carolina · 365 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Forest Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
+11%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
736 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+26%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2493203914625332000201020202024Forest Hills
2024329
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,636
+18%since 2000
from $25,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2019
Median gross rent
$817
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
57.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+53%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(323)
Black4.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(18)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(85)
Diversity Score
23
+125%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
Female
28.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, North Carolina?

Forest Hills, North Carolina has about 365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, North Carolina earns about $54,167 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 median home is worth about $245,800, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, North Carolina?

About 70.1% 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 27.1% 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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