Forest Acres, SC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Forest Acres?
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There are 10,514 residents in Forest Acres, with a median age of 38.6. Of this, 47.63% are males and 52.37% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.41% of the resident pool in Forest Acres, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.47%. Additionally, 2.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 9,045 people in Forest Acres currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 9,045 people in Forest Acres currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 10,514 | -1.0% |
| Male Population | 5,008 | -2.1% |
| Female Population | 5,506 | -0.0% |
Male population 47.63%
Female population 52.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.6 | 2.1% |
| Citizen US Born | 9,716 | -1.9% |
| Citizen not US Born | 575 | 5.5% |
| Not Citizen | 223 | 28.9% |
Citizen US Born 92.41%
Citizen not US Born 5.47%
Not Citizen 2.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 725 | -21.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 364 | -8.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 200 | -13.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 9,045 | 2.0% |
Moved from Same County 7.02%
Moved from Same State 3.52%
Moved from Different State 1.94%
Same House as Last Year 87.53%
What are the employment statistics in Forest Acres?
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White-collar workers make up 88.46% of the working population in Forest Acres, while blue-collar employees account for 11.54%. There are also 446 entrepreneurs in Forest Acres (9.31% of the workforce); 2,742 workers employed in private companies (57.22%); and 1,206 people working in governmental institutions (25.17%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,239 | -8.4% |
| Blue Collar | 553 | 10.4% |
White Collar 88.46%
Blue Collar 11.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 446 | -7.7% |
| Private Companies | 2,742 | -12.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,206 | 13.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 398 | -14.8% |
Self Employees 9.31%
Private Companies 57.22%
Governmental Workers 25.17%
Not for Profit Companies 8.31%
How many households are there in Forest Acres?
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There are a total of 4,694 households in Forest Acres, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.94% of these Forest Acres households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.06%. Additionally, 27.65% of households have children and 72.35% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 4,694 | -2.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 1.4% |
| Family Households | 2,626 | 1.5% |
| Non-family Households | 2,068 | -6.6% |
Family Households 55.94%
Non-family Households 44.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,298 | 3.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,396 | -4.3% |
Households with Children 27.65%
Households without Children 72.35%
What are the median and average incomes in Forest Acres?
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The average annual household income in Forest Acres is $96,606, while the median household income sits at $68,110 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $96,606 | -4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $68,110 | 0.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,014 | -14.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,279 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Forest Acres?
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There are 5,196 housing units in Forest Acres, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1964. Of the 4,694 occupied housing units in Forest Acres, 77.91% are owner-occupied, while 22.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $255,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,070 per month in Forest Acres.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $255,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,070 per month in Forest Acres.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,196 | -2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1964 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 161 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 375 | -13.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,413 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,474 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 753 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 495 | -9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 285 | -17.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 131 | 14.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 100 | -45.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,694 | -2.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,657 | -0.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,037 | -9.3% |
Owner Occupied 77.91%
Renter Occupied 22.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,219 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,438 | -3.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $255,100 | 13.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $188,600 | 14.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,070 | 6.3% |
With Mortgage 60.68%
Without Mortgage 39.32%
What is the level of education in Forest Acres?
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Approximately 15.65% of the population in Forest Acres holds a high school degree (that's 1,247 residents), while 18.9% have attained a college certificate (1,783 locals) and 32.3% have a bachelor's degree (2,573 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 139 | -4.8% |
| Some High School | 1,247 | -5.3% |
| Some College | 1,783 | 9.9% |
| Associate Degree | 579 | 21.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,573 | -8.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,923 | -0.4% |
No High School 1.74%
Some High School 15.65%
Some College 18.9%
Associate Degree 7.27%
Bachelor's Degree 32.3%
Graduate Degree 24.14%
What is the marital status of Forest Acres residents?
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A total of 2,426 people in Forest Acres have never been married (which represents 28.96% of the total population), while 4,127 of them are wedded (49.27%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 126 (1.5%) and 1,073 (12.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,426 | -7.7% |
| Married | 4,127 | 4.5% |
| Separated | 126 | 34.0% |
| Widowed | 750 | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 1,073 | -2.1% |
Never Married 28.96%
Married 49.27%
Separated 1.5%
Widowed 8.95%
Divorced 12.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Forest Acres?
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The top three means of transportation people in Forest Acres use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and taxi cab. A total of 4,254 residents commute by car, 25 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 17 by taxi cab.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,254 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 25 | 8.7% |
| Bicycle | 5 | -37.5% |
| TaxiCab | 17 | -15.0% |
| Walk | 16 | -72.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Forest Acres by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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