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Forest Heights

Texas · 1,795 residents · 2.818 sq mi
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Forest Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $119,600. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,795
+9%since 2023
from 1,644 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
637 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 583 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−1%since 2023
from 37.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Forest Heights
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,429
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,523 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,617
+4%since 2023
from $31,379 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
−8%since 2023
from 0.528 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−37%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,539)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(43)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other1.8%(29)
Diversity Score15.3%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,727)
Black1.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score9.2%(166)
Diversity Score
9
−40%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 24.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Heights, Texas?

Forest Heights, Texas has about 1,795 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Heights, Texas?

The typical household in Forest Heights, Texas earns about $81,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Heights, Texas expensive?

In Forest Heights, Texas, the median home is worth about $119,600.

How educated are people in Forest Heights, Texas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Heights, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Heights, Texas?

About 24.0% of people in Forest Heights, Texas 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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