Forest Hills / Knollwood, NC

Neighborhood

Demographics of Forest Hills / Knollwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.3%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

536

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 18.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.4%
Working Age (35-54): 26.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.9%
Seniors (65+): 22.0%

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: 29.4%
High School / GED: 22.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3%

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: 14.7%
Single Parents: 15.4%
Couples & Adults: 23.1%
Living Alone: 46.8%

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: 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 17.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 71.3%
Puerto Rican: 4.1%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 20.4%
South American: 1.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%

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: 24.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 75.8%

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: 66.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 33.7%

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: 71.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.3%

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: 85.9%
Spanish: 14.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.1%
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: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 7.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 5.8%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

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

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