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Forest Heights

Texas · 1,329 residents · 2.818 sq mi
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Forest Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,757. Population has fallen 17% since 2021, a loss of 271 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,000. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,329
−17%vs 2021
vs 1,600 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
472 / sq mi
−17%vs 2021
vs 568 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+13%vs 2021
vs 36.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Forest Heights
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,757
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $38,036 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,924
+1%vs 2021
vs $29,499 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $103,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+11.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.9% in 2021
7.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−34%vs 2021
vs 2.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(45)
Diversity Score14%(225)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,153)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(81)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other4.8%(64)
Diversity Score27.7%(368)
Diversity Score
28
+97%vs 2021
vs 14 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+12%vs 2021
vs 25.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.0% in 2021
Female
49.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.0% in 2021
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Heights, Texas?

Forest Heights, Texas has about 1,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Heights, Texas earns about $47,757 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 $86,000.

How educated are people in Forest Heights, Texas?

About 8.2% 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 27.6% of people in Forest Heights, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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