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 $109,909 with a poverty rate of 8.15%. The median age in Forest Acres is 41.7 years: 38.3 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,406 | 80.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,303 | 12.42% |
| Two or more races | 563 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.16% |
| 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 | 4,963 | 2.1 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 2,422 | 1.12 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 1,946 | 3.05 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 426 | 3.17 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 169 | 2.6 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 2.11% |
| Associates Degree | 541 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,638 | 35.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,996 | 27.17% |
| High School Graduate | 635 | 8.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 1,270 | 17.29% |
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 | 5,972 | 5,822 | 4,146 |
| Black | 946 | 863 | 266 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 210 | 108 |
| Asian | 202 | 168 | 114 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 101 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 69.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,052 | $104,324 | $58,103 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,500 | $97,857 | $63,355 |
| High School Graduate | $33,208 | $2,499 | $40,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,318 | $50,709 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,220 | $78,182 | $51,600 |
| Some College | $44,043 | $64,449 | $38,813 |
$62,220
Average Earnings
$78,182
Average Male
$51,600
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.11% of Forest Acres residents speak only English, while 4.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,337 | 579 | 6.94% |
| Black | 1,265 | 197 | 15.57% |
| Asian | 202 | 61 | 30.2% |
| Multiple | 563 | 11 | 1.95% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 10 | 5.88% |
8.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.47%
Male Poverty Rate
8.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Acres is Asian, with 30.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Acres is Multiple, with 1.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.09% |
| High School | 8.35% |
| Some College | 7.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 88% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 7.24% |
| Male Employed | 1.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,469 | $140,957 |
| Households | $76,417 | $109,909 |
| Married Families | $136,149 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,133 | $75,817 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
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
730
Number of Veterans
715
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 247 |
| Second Gulf War | 176 |
| Korea | 126 |
| World War II | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 411 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 8.34% |
| Black | 167 | 15.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 9.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
54.97%
Born in Forest Acres
96.41%
Native Born
3.59%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
2.02%
Naturalized
96.41% of Forest Acres residents were born in the United States, with 54.97% having been born in South Carolina. 1.57% 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% |