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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forest Hills

Pennsylvania · 7,335 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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Forest Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,577. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $65,700. With a median age of 39.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.7
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

7,335
+7%vs 2000
vs 6,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,687 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 4,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Forest Hills
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,577
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,922 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,739
−29%vs 2000
vs $26,505 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$446
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $560 in 2000
US average: $450
81.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
18.8% rent
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,437)
Black3%(203)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(49)
Asian1.3%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(832)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(7,218)
Black1%(73)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(31)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score5%(363)
5
−59%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.8%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 18.9 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 Hills, Pennsylvania?

Forest Hills, Pennsylvania has about 7,335 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $38,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Forest Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 3.5% of people in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania 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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