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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forest

Virginia · 8,006 residents · 13.6 sq mi
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Forest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,089. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $135,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% 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

8,006
+42%since 1990
from 5,624 in 1990
1990 – 2024
589 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 414 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+13%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K10K12K14K1990201020202024Forest
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,089
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,890 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,735
+43%since 1990
from $18,051 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$135,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
18.5% rent
2.5
+9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(5,385)
Black4.1%(229)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(784)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(7,294)
Black5.6%(451)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(76)
Asian1.4%(109)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,506)
19
+35%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 38.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.9 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, Virginia?

Forest, Virginia has about 8,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forest, Virginia?

The typical household in Forest, Virginia earns about $55,089 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 $135,100, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Forest, Virginia?

About 39.5% 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 3.1% of people in Forest, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,382 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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