Forest Heights is a CDP located in Newton County Texas. Forest Heights has a 2024 population of 1,729. Forest Heights is currently growing at a rate of 7.66% annually and its population has increased by 5.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest Heights is $73,510 with a poverty rate of 34.55%. The median age in Forest Heights is 39.6 years: 32.9 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,419 | 95.75% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 2.63% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 654 | 2.27 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Married | 283 | 2.67 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 199 | 1.13 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 143 | 3.05 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Male | 29 | 2.24 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
79.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 110 | 10.61% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 4.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 8% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 0.77% |
| High School Graduate | 495 | 47.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 280 | 27% |
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 | 965 | 850 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 44 | 43 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $202,649 | $122,841 | $203,393 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,875 | $34,118 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,795 | $0 | $35,417 |
| Some College | $58,750 | $89,271 | $44,615 |
$35,795
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$35,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.65% of Forest Heights residents speak only English, while 2.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,387 | 462 | 33.31% |
| Black | 39 | 34 | 87.18% |
| Multiple | 24 | 12 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 11 | 25% |
34.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.2%
Male Poverty Rate
40.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest Heights is Black, with 87.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest Heights is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67.77% |
| Some College | 33.33% |
| High School | 23.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.16% |
| Female Employed | 28.44% |
| Male Employed | 6.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,938 | $93,773 |
| Households | $38,929 | $73,510 |
| Married Families | $117,933 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,297 | $21,764 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
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
89
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 38.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
83.54%
Born in Forest Heights
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.66% of Forest Heights residents were born in the United States, with 83.54% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,729 | 123 | 7.66% |
| 2023 | 1,606 | 124 | 8.37% |
| 2022 | 1,482 | -118 | -7.37% |
| 2021 | 1,600 | -34 | -2.08% |
| 2020 | 1,634 | 0 | 0% |