Forest Glen is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. Forest Glen has a 2024 population of 6,905. Forest Glen is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 15.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,957 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Glen is $172,984 with a poverty rate of 6.86%. The median age in Forest Glen is 39.5 years: 37.6 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Glen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,380 | 50.83% |
| Other race | 1,191 | 17.91% |
| Two or more races | 871 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 780 | 11.73% |
| Asian | 403 | 6.06% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,510 | 2.6 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 1,185 | 3.27 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 931 | 1.19 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 230 | 4.43 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Male | 164 | 3.16 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 1.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,275 | 29.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,627 | 37.51% |
| High School Graduate | 395 | 9.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 140 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 504 | 11.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,406 | 2,393 | 2,147 |
| Hispanic | 696 | 323 | 113 |
| Black | 633 | 556 | 185 |
| 2+ Races | 542 | 400 | 267 |
| Other Race | 364 | 133 | 26 |
| Asian | 313 | 313 | 238 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 89.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,417 | $110,556 | $83,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $141,467 | $151,667 | $122,986 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $36,641 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,593 | $51,875 | $21,845 |
| Overall | $92,750 | $107,778 | $87,768 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$92,750
Average Earnings
$107,778
Average Male
$87,768
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.4% of Forest Glen residents speak only English, while 37.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,684 | 237 | 14.07% |
| Other | 1,191 | 172 | 14.44% |
| Black | 740 | 116 | 15.68% |
| Multiple | 865 | 113 | 13.06% |
| White | 3,182 | 40 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 403 | 7 | 1.74% |
6.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
7.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Glen is Black, with 15.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Glen is White, with 1.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.73% |
| Some College | 13.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 3.76% |
| Male Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $181,927 | $211,396 |
| Households | $127,196 | $172,984 |
| Married Families | $211,793 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,804 | $104,479 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 7.87% |
| Black | 31 | 4.1% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 4.23% |
| Other Race | 26 | 4.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
24.48%
Born in Forest Glen
78.99%
Native Born
21.01%
Foreign Born
10.2%
Non Citizen
10.81%
Naturalized
78.99% of Forest Glen residents were born in the United States, with 24.48% having been born in Maryland. 10.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,905 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 6,882 | 23 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 6,859 | -83 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 6,942 | 985 | 16.54% |
| 2020 | 5,957 | -512 | -7.91% |
| 2019 | 6,469 | -120 | -1.82% |
| 2018 | 6,589 | -215 | -3.16% |
| 2017 | 6,804 | -111 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 6,915 | -459 | -6.22% |
| 2015 | 7,374 | -19 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 7,393 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 7,383 | 518 | 7.55% |
| 2012 | 6,865 | 372 | 5.73% |
| 2011 | 6,493 | -89 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 6,582 | 0 | 0% |