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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forest Oaks

North Carolina · 3,071 residents · 4.799 sq mi
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Forest Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,585. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $131,500. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 116% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,071
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,241 in 2000
1990 – 2024
640 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 44.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Forest Oaks
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,585
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,827 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,744
−8%vs 2000
vs $25,682 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$131,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $833 in 2000
US average: $450
97.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.9% in 2000
2.6% rent
2.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,049)
Black4.5%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(394)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,000)
Black2.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(174)
6
−54%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+59%vs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Forest Oaks, North Carolina?

Forest Oaks, North Carolina has about 3,071 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Oaks, North Carolina earns about $57,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Oaks, North Carolina expensive?

In Forest Oaks, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $131,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Oaks, North Carolina?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Oaks, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.9% of people in Forest Oaks, 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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