Forest Park, VA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Forest Park

Southbridge / Swans Creek

Graham Park Shores / Cardinal Heights

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

Demographics of Forest Park

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.3%

Households with Children

25.6%

School Enrollment K-12

136

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.3%
School Age (5-17): 8.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.9%
Working Age (35-54): 31.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 8.7%

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: 10.3%
High School / GED: 22.0%
Some College or Associate's: 32.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.3%

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: 15.9%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 45.5%
Living Alone: 28.9%

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: 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
Asian: 8.7%
Black or African American: 40.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 2.2%
South Asian: 19.4%
Southeast Asian: 77.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 0.5%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 40.6%
Puerto Rican: 5.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 34.7%
South American: 14.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%

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: 32.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 4.8%
Other White: 62.8%

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: 37.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 46.2%
Caribbean: 3.3%
Other Black: 13.2%

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: 39.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 4.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 20.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.6%

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: 52.9%
Spanish: 23.6%
European & Indo-European: 8.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.2%
Arabic: 1.9%
Other: 8.4%

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: 3.4%
Elementary (1-4): 0.9%
Middle School (5-8): 2.3%
High School (9-12): 2.7%
College / Graduate: 9.2%
Not Enrolled: 81.6%

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