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Forest

County:
Bedford County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.6
State:
Virginia

Forest is a CDP located in Bedford County, Virginia. Forest has a 2026 population of 13,254. Forest is currently growing at a rate of 2% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Forest is $81,552 with a poverty rate of 9.61%. The median age in Forest is 39.2 years: 38.6 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.2 males.

13.3K
Total Population
975
Density (mi²)
260 2%
Growth

Forest Population

Forest Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,2542602%
202512,9942592.03%

Median Age

Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 38.6 years

Forest Adults

There are 10,741 adults, (2,764 of whom are seniors) in Forest.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,410 (55.2%)
Male: 6,020 (44.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest includes 76.45% White, 12.71% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,26776.45%
Black or African American1,70712.71%
Two or more races9126.79%
Other race2862.13%
Asian2441.82%
Native American140.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2872.14%
Other race670.5%
White330.25%
Black or African American100.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,23476.2%
Black or African American1,69712.64%
Two or more races6254.65%
Asian2441.82%
Other race2191.63%
Native American140.1%

Forest Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest 's average per capita income is $52,135. Household income levels show a median of $81,552. The poverty rate stands at 9.61%.

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$94,199-
Families$91,961$118,995
Households$81,552$103,831
Non Families$58,871$72,827

$52,135

Average Income

$81,552

Median Household Income

9.61%

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)