Forest Heights town, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Forest Heights town is a small community located in Maryland. The total population is 2,619. It ranks as the 256th most populous out of 528 cities and towns in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forest Heights town is 39.7 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Forest Heights town is $96,434. This is 5% lower than the state median of $101,652. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 13.1%. This is 165% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $346,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $397,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forest Heights town is Black or African American, making up 48.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.8%) is well below the state average of 47.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (48.6% vs 29.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (32.0% vs 12.1%). The Asian population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 42.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Forest Heights town, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 528 Census-designated places in Maryland. For official data, visit data.census.gov.