Forest Heights is a town located in Prince George's County Maryland. Forest Heights has a 2024 population of 2,573. Forest Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,653 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Heights is $109,846 with a poverty rate of 6.09%. The median age in Forest Heights is 39.7 years: 38.5 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,272 | 48.57% |
| White | 551 | 21.04% |
| Other race | 500 | 19.09% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 8.48% |
| Asian | 73 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 822 | 3.19 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Married | 360 | 4 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Non Family | 201 | 1.03 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Female | 189 | 3.56 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Male | 72 | 4.15 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
90.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 186 | 10.23% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 3.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 15.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 6% |
| High School Graduate | 404 | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 278 | 15.29% |
| Some College | 501 | 27.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 977 | 879 | 221 |
| Hispanic | 515 | 167 | 3 |
| Other Race | 257 | 44 | 6 |
| White | 243 | 236 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 85 | 12 |
| Asian | 40 | 34 | 22 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,750 | $108,274 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,646 | $0 | $48,542 |
| High School Graduate | $36,125 | $40,688 | $29,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,365 | $48,354 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,250 | $66,122 | $39,107 |
| Some College | $73,165 | $73,538 | $54,940 |
$51,250
Average Earnings
$66,122
Average Male
$39,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.09% of Forest Heights residents speak only English, while 42.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,272 | 53 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 73 | 50 | 68.49% |
| Hispanic | 828 | 49 | 5.92% |
| Multiple | 222 | 19 | 8.56% |
| Other | 490 | 8 | 1.63% |
| White | 360 | 7 | 1.94% |
6.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.91%
Male Poverty Rate
6.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Heights is Asian, with 68.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Heights is Other, with 1.63% 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 8.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.03% |
| Some College | 4.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.16% |
| Female Employed | 6.07% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,092 | $122,647 |
| Households | $96,434 | $109,846 |
| Married Families | $98,684 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,422 | $63,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
181
Number of Veterans
160
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 124 | 11.95% |
| White | 57 | 13.38% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
14.17%
Born in Forest Heights
75.75%
Native Born
24.25%
Foreign Born
16.34%
Non Citizen
7.9%
Naturalized
75.75% of Forest Heights residents were born in the United States, with 14.17% having been born in Maryland. 16.34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,473 | -20 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 2,493 | -20 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 2,513 | -20 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 2,533 | -20 | -0.78% |
| 2025 | 2,553 | -20 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 2,573 | -20 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,593 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 2,595 | -30 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 2,625 | -28 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 2,653 | 83 | 3.23% |
| 2019 | 2,570 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 2,575 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 2,579 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,578 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,575 | 15 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 2,560 | 25 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 2,535 | 17 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 2,518 | 23 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 2,495 | 20 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,475 | 0 | 0% |