Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forest Hill, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,062

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

46.2%6,496

Hispanic/Latino

45.2%6,352

White

7.2%1,011

Two or More

1.2%172

Other

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%349

High School Diploma

28.3%2,540

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%607

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,214

Associate's Degree

5.9%534

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%1,031

Master's Degree

2.4%219

Professional Degree

0.2%15

Doctorate

0.2%14

HS or Higher

72.6%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$187,400

Median Renti

$1,763

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%3,258

Renter-Occupied

27.6%1,241

Total Units

4,713

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%83

$50K–$100K

6.5%213

$100K–$150K

16.2%528

$150K–$200K

28.2%920

$200K–$300K

35.4%1,153

$300K–$500K

10.9%354

$500K–$1M

0.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

140

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

248

$1,500–$2,000

251

$2,000+

476

Year Built

2010–2019

12.1%572

2000–2009

7.3%344

1990–1999

0.8%38

1980–1989

5.2%246

1970–1979

27.3%1,286

1960–1969

29.2%1,375

1950–1959

11.7%552

1940–1949

2.4%112

1939 or earlier

4%188

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.1%2,749

Utility Gas

35.6%1,603

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%129

Fuel Oil

0.4%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,457

Mean Household Incomei

$76,782

Per Capita Incomei

$25,326

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

6,651

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%166

$10K–$15K

6.4%288

$15K–$20K

2.7%123

$20K–$25K

1.8%81

$25K–$30K

5%223

$30K–$35K

1.4%61

$35K–$40K

3.6%161

$40K–$45K

4.1%184

$45K–$50K

3%136

$50K–$60K

11.3%510

$60K–$75K

13%585

$75K–$100K

20.7%933

$100K–$125K

8.8%395

$125K–$150K

6.1%276

$150K–$200K

3.5%157

$200K+

4.9%220

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

257

Avg. Tenant Renti

$701/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

88 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers73 homes79% occupied$701/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,457/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

73%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

19%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

11% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,97921.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,431

Germany

136

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,233

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,338

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

699(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.1%Insured

16.9%Uninsured