Forest Hill, Louisiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 727, Forest Hill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Forest Hill is a small community located in Louisiana, within Rapides Parish. The total population is 727. It ranks as the 305th most populous out of 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forest Hill is 34.2 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 33.3% of the population under 18, Forest Hill has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Forest Hill is $115,938. This is 91% higher than the state median of $60,756. It is also 44% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 65% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $320,700. Housing costs are 48% higher than the state median of $216,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Forest Hill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forest Hill is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (57.6% vs 7.2%).

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.0%. Notably, 21.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forest Hill, Louisiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Louisiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 488 Census-designated places in Louisiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.