Demographics in Forest, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Forest?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

12,476

Male

5,414

43.4%

Female

7,062

56.6%

Median Age

42.1

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

77.3%

Black

10.1%

Hispanic

3.6%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

9.1%

Other

2.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

33.9%

High School or Higher

46.2%

Foreign Born

4.0%

Veterans

6.2%

Married

50.8%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Forest, VA has a population of 12,476 with a median age of 42.1. The racial makeup is 77.3% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.0%.