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Forest Heights

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.625
State:
Maryland

Forest Heights is a town located in Prince George's County, Maryland. Forest Heights has a 2026 population of 2,633. Forest Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,650 in 2020.

The median household income in Forest Heights is $98,734 with a poverty rate of 5.59%. The median age in Forest Heights is 39.1 years: 34.1 years for males, and 39.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.7 males.

2.6K
Total Population
1,620
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.11%
Growth

Forest Heights Population

Forest Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,633-3-0.11%
20252,636-3-0.11%
20242,639240.92%
20232,61550.19%
20222,610-12-0.46%
20212,622-28-1.06%
20202,650-5-0.19%
20192,570-5-0.19%
20182,575-4-0.16%
20172,57910.04%
20162,57830.12%
20152,575150.59%
20142,560250.99%
20132,535170.68%
20122,518230.92%
20112,495481.96%
20102,47560.24%

Median Age

Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 34.1 years

Forest Heights Adults

There are 1,972 adults, (424 of whom are seniors) in Forest Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,454 (55%)
Male: 1,188 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest Heights includes 45.69% Black or African American, 26.08% White, 16.99% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,20745.69%
White68926.08%
Other race44916.99%
Two or more races2389.01%
Asian582.2%
Native American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race44916.99%
Two or more races2017.61%
White1485.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,20745.69%
White54120.48%
Asian582.2%
Two or more races371.4%
Native American10.04%

Forest Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest Heights ' average per capita income is $51,332. Household income levels show a median of $98,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,906-
Families$99,625$125,722
Households$98,734$113,478
Non Families$44,716$58,618

$51,332

Average Income

$98,734

Median Household Income

5.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)