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Forest Acres

South Carolina · 10,361 residents · 4.624 sq mi
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Forest Acres has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,000. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,361
−2%since 2000
from 10,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,241 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Forest Acres
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,958
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,628 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,651
+16%since 2000
from $29,907 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+26%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(7,732)
Black19.1%(1,983)
Hispanic / Latino3%(313)
Asian1.5%(151)
Other1.4%(149)
Diversity Score50.2%(5,198)
Diversity Score
50
+24%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Acres, South Carolina?

Forest Acres, South Carolina has about 10,361 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Acres, South Carolina earns about $55,958 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 $181,000, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Acres, South Carolina?

About 58.2% 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 9.8% 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 3,164 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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