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Forestbrook

South Carolina · 6,656 residents · 3.67 sq mi
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Forestbrook has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,208. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,600. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,656
+96%since 2000
from 3,391 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,814 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+37%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Forestbrook
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,208
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,415
+50%since 2000
from $18,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
16.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+73%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,947)
Black9.1%(307)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(62)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(911)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,386)
Black6%(400)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(412)
Asian1.1%(72)
Other0.8%(53)
Diversity Score33.3%(2,214)
Diversity Score
33
+24%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestbrook, South Carolina?

Forestbrook, South Carolina has about 6,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestbrook, South Carolina?

The typical household in Forestbrook, South Carolina earns about $55,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestbrook, South Carolina expensive?

In Forestbrook, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $220,600, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Forestbrook, South Carolina?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forestbrook, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestbrook, South Carolina?

About 7.3% of people in Forestbrook, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestbrook, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestbrook, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,058 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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

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