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Forest Acres

South Carolina · 10,390 residents (2025 est.) · 4.624 sq mi
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Forest Acres has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,530
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,277 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
−2%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,390 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Forest Acres
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,306
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,628 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,339
+78%since 2000
from $29,907 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+6%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(8,410)
Black15.4%(1,631)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(268)
Asian1.1%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(4,280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(8,297)
Black12.8%(1,345)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(174)
Asian1.8%(192)
Other5%(522)
Diversity Score45%(4,736)
Diversity Score
45
+11%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Acres, South Carolina?

Forest Acres, South Carolina has about 10,530 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Acres, South Carolina?

The typical household in Forest Acres, South Carolina earns about $78,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Acres, South Carolina expensive?

In Forest Acres, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $279,300, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Acres, South Carolina?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Acres, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Acres, South Carolina?

About 8.2% of people in Forest Acres, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Acres, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Acres, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,333 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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