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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest Hills

Tennessee · 4,710 residents · 9.236 sq mi
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Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,845. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $372,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 243% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,710
+11%since 1990
from 4,240 in 1990
1990 – 2025
510 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 459 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.1
+3%since 1990
from 43.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Forest Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$124,845
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $92,795 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$68,228
+46%since 1990
from $46,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$372,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $227,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
97.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 96.1% in 1990
2.7% rent
3.0
+21%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(4,167)
Black1.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0.6%(24)
Diversity Score5.4%(228)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,512)
Black1.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian1.4%(64)
Diversity Score8.7%(408)
9
+61%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

74.2%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 97.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
37.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−51%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,710 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Tennessee earns about $124,845 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 $372,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

About 74.2% 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 1.7% of people in Forest Hills, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Hills, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Hills, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 470 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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