Forest, LA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Forest

Pilcher Point / Panola

Twin Oaks / Haynes Landing

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

Demographics of Forest

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.2%

Households with Children

49.7%

School Enrollment K-12

122

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.9%
School Age (5-17): 31.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.6%
Working Age (35-54): 26.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.9%
Seniors (65+): 9.7%

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: 18.1%
High School / GED: 37.4%
Some College or Associate's: 37.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.1%

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: 31.1%
Single Parents: 18.5%
Couples & Adults: 31.1%
Living Alone: 19.2%

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: 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 4.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
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: 100.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 39.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.7%

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: 71.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 92.6%
Spanish: 7.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 13.9%
Middle School (5-8): 9.9%
High School (9-12): 7.2%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 64.2%

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