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Forest Hill

Texas · 13,955 residents · 4.171 sq mi
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Forest Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,308. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,300. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,955
+8%since 2000
from 12,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,346 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
−2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Forest Hill
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,308
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,473 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,954
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+59%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(2,967)
Black56.8%(7,355)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,349)
Asian1.1%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(9,437)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(1,216)
Black39.3%(5,490)
Hispanic / Latino49.1%(6,857)
Asian1.1%(151)
Other1.6%(226)
Diversity Score74.4%(10,378)
Diversity Score
74
+2%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hill, Texas?

Forest Hill, Texas has about 13,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hill, Texas earns about $47,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hill, Texas expensive?

In Forest Hill, Texas, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hill, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hill, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hill, Texas?

About 19.4% of people in Forest Hill, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Hill, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Hill, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,473 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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