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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest Oaks

North Carolina · 3,241 residents · 4.799 sq mi
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Forest Oaks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,827. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,000. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 58% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,241
+6%since 1990
from 3,071 in 1990
1990 – 2024
675 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 640 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+4%since 1990
from 42.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Forest Oaks
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,827
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,585 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,682
+8%since 1990
from $23,744 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $700 in 1990
US average: $602
94.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 97.4% in 1990
5.1% rent
2.6
+12%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,000)
Black2.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score5.7%(174)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,049)
Black4.5%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score12.2%(394)
12
+115%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 93.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−37%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,241 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Oaks, North Carolina earns about $61,827 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 $158,000, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Oaks, North Carolina?

About 40.0% 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 4.7% of people in Forest Oaks, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Oaks, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Oaks, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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