Forest Hills, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Forest Hills

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.6%

Households with Children

20.7%

School Enrollment K-12

483

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.2%
School Age (5-17): 12.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.0%
Working Age (35-54): 18.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 22.9%

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: 10.6%
High School / GED: 28.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.6%

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: 11.8%
Single Parents: 8.9%
Couples & Adults: 40.4%
Living Alone: 38.9%

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: 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
Asian: 4.9%
Black or African American: 15.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
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: 11.8%
Puerto Rican: 54.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 23.6%
South American: 10.4%
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: 54.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 45.5%

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: 49.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 50.5%

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: 68.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

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: 89.5%
Spanish: 6.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 3.9%
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: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 2.3%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 0.2%
Not Enrolled: 86.3%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Forest Hills

Ridgeview / Green Park