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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forest

Virginia · 5,624 residents · 13.6 sq mi
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Forest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,890. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 2,382 residents. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $94,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,624
−30%vs 2000
vs 8,006 in 2000
1990 – 2024
414 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K7K10K12K14K1990201020202024Forest
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,890
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,089 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,051
−30%vs 2000
vs $25,735 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$94,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $135,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$391
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $447 in 2000
US average: $450
83.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
17.0% rent
2.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(7,294)
Black5.6%(451)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(76)
Asian1.4%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(1,506)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,385)
Black4.1%(229)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(10)
Diversity Score13.9%(784)
14
−26%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.0%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
+46%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, Virginia?

Forest, Virginia has about 5,624 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest, Virginia?

The typical household in Forest, Virginia earns about $41,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest, Virginia expensive?

In Forest, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,000, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Forest, Virginia?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forest, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest, Virginia?

About 5.0% of people in Forest, Virginia 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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