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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forest Hills

Tennessee · 4,240 residents · 9.236 sq mi
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Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,795. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $227,600. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 274% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,240
−10%vs 2000
vs 4,710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
459 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 45.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Forest Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$92,795
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $124,845 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$46,767
−31%vs 2000
vs $68,228 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$227,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $372,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$575
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
96.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.3% in 2000
3.9% rent
2.5
−18%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,512)
Black1.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(408)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,167)
Black1.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(228)
5
−38%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.7%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
31.0%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+103%vs 2000
vs 11.6 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, Tennessee?

Forest Hills, Tennessee has about 4,240 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Tennessee earns about $92,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Tennessee expensive?

In Forest Hills, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $227,600, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

About 62.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

About 2.4% of people in Forest Hills, Tennessee 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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