Forest is a CDP located in Bedford County Virginia. Forest has a 2024 population of 11,968. Forest is currently growing at a rate of 1.74% annually and its population has increased by 8.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,075 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest is $105,775 with a poverty rate of 5.55%. The median age in Forest is 44.7 years: 44.1 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,096 | 78.69% |
| Black or African American | 1,159 | 10.03% |
| Two or more races | 876 | 7.58% |
| Other race | 234 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 173 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,865 | 2.36 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 2,796 | 2.97 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 1,700 | 1.3 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 233 | 2.77 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Male | 136 | 2.57 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 1.49% |
| Associates Degree | 789 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,119 | 25.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,801 | 21.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,613 | 19.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 204 | 2.45% |
| Some College | 1,664 | 20.01% |
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 | 6,670 | 6,496 | 3,253 |
| Black | 894 | 871 | 272 |
| 2+ Races | 376 | 315 | 198 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 229 | 82 |
| Other Race | 152 | 123 | 123 |
| Asian | 97 | 68 | 27 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 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 other race people with a rate of 80.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,873 | $101,509 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,991 | $86,250 | $53,309 |
| High School Graduate | $43,172 | $38,988 | $43,578 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,935 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,996 | $61,127 | $44,542 |
| Some College | $50,669 | $52,064 | $39,271 |
$51,996
Average Earnings
$61,127
Average Male
$44,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.35% of Forest residents speak only English, while 4.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,871 | 481 | 5.42% |
| Multiple | 876 | 84 | 9.59% |
| Black | 1,159 | 31 | 2.67% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 26 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 173 | 16 | 9.25% |
5.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.53%
Male Poverty Rate
6.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest is Multiple, with 9.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest is Black, with 2.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.43% |
| High School | 3.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 10.25% |
| Female Employed | 8.27% |
| Male Employed | 1.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,826 | $119,812 |
| Households | $78,327 | $105,775 |
| Married Families | $90,403 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,583 | $76,158 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
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
872
Number of Veterans
791
Male Veterans
81
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 274 |
| Vietnam | 230 |
| Second Gulf War | 217 |
| Korea | 117 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 289 |
| 75+ | 239 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 149 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 784 | 10.22% |
| Black | 61 | 6.06% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 7 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
49.57%
Born in Forest
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
95.88% of Forest residents were born in the United States, with 49.57% having been born in Virginia. 2.02% 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 | 11,968 | 205 | 1.74% |
| 2023 | 11,763 | 204 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 11,559 | 514 | 4.65% |
| 2021 | 11,045 | -30 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 11,075 | 239 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 10,836 | 538 | 5.22% |
| 2018 | 10,298 | -355 | -3.33% |
| 2017 | 10,653 | 116 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 10,537 | 245 | 2.38% |
| 2015 | 10,292 | 293 | 2.93% |
| 2014 | 9,999 | 206 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 9,793 | 167 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 9,626 | 405 | 4.39% |
| 2011 | 9,221 | 115 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 9,106 | 0 | 0% |