Forest Hills / Nolin Creek, IL

Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Forest Hills / Nolin Creek

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.1%

Households with Children

42.9%

School Enrollment K-12

765

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 21.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.3%
Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.6%
High School / GED: 14.7%
Some College or Associate's: 27.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 31.5%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 40.2%
Living Alone: 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
Asian: 3.6%
Black or African American: 16.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 28.3%
Puerto Rican: 15.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 13.8%
Central American: 5.3%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 37.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 47.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 53.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 67.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 6.6%
Other Black: 26.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 41.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.5%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.2%
Elementary (1-4): 6.7%
Middle School (5-8): 7.0%
High School (9-12): 7.1%
College / Graduate: 7.8%
Not Enrolled: 68.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources