Forest Acres is a city located in Richland County South Carolina. Forest Acres has a 2024 population of 10,307. Forest Acres is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,581 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Acres is $96,606 with a poverty rate of 9.7%. The median age in Forest Acres is 38.6 years: 36.9 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,310 | 79.04% |
| Black or African American | 1,458 | 13.87% |
| Two or more races | 522 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 189 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,694 | 2.23 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 2,068 | 1.12 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Married | 1,885 | 3.19 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 560 | 3.03 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 181 | 2.4 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 2.82% |
| Associates Degree | 519 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,404 | 33.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,899 | 26.74% |
| High School Graduate | 720 | 10.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 1,264 | 17.8% |
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 | 5,781 | 5,638 | 3,864 |
| Black | 857 | 740 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 204 | 91 |
| Asian | 171 | 134 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 144 | 144 | 47 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 66.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,860 | $83,355 | $55,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,829 | $88,603 | $62,083 |
| High School Graduate | $34,141 | $0 | $34,805 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,979 | $41,493 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,841 | $61,910 | $47,734 |
| Some College | $37,236 | $46,705 | $35,676 |
$54,841
Average Earnings
$61,910
Average Male
$47,734
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.43% of Forest Acres residents speak only English, while 5.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,207 | 565 | 6.88% |
| Black | 1,426 | 367 | 25.74% |
| Asian | 189 | 77 | 40.74% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 5 | 2.66% |
| Multiple | 522 | 5 | 0.96% |
9.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.94%
Male Poverty Rate
10.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Acres is Asian, with 40.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Acres is Multiple, with 0.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.31% |
| High School | 12.08% |
| Some College | 7.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.85% |
| Female Employed | 7.61% |
| Male Employed | 1.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,915 | $114,312 |
| Households | $68,110 | $96,606 |
| Married Families | $115,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,881 | $72,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
664
Number of Veterans
637
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 227 |
| Second Gulf War | 171 |
| Korea | 115 |
| World War II | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 341 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 8.08% |
| Black | 135 | 12.69% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 8.16% |
| Asian | 10 | 5.85% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
51.67%
Born in Forest Acres
95.28%
Native Born
4.72%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
95.28% of Forest Acres residents were born in the United States, with 51.67% having been born in South Carolina. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,965 | -69 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 10,034 | -68 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 10,102 | -68 | -0.67% |
| 2026 | 10,170 | -69 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 10,239 | -68 | -0.66% |
| 2024 | 10,307 | -69 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 10,376 | -69 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 10,445 | -91 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 10,536 | -45 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 10,581 | 338 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 10,243 | -53 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 10,296 | -34 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 10,330 | -43 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 10,373 | -83 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 10,456 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 10,448 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 10,441 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 10,407 | 38 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 10,369 | 23 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 10,346 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,558 | 3,361 | 46.7% |
| 1990 | 7,197 | 1,164 | 19.29% |
| 1980 | 6,033 | -775 | -11.38% |
| 1970 | 6,808 | 2,966 | 77.2% |
| 1960 | 3,842 | 602 | 18.58% |
| 1950 | 3,240 | -6,725 | -67.49% |