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Forest Heights

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.818
State:
Texas

Forest Heights is a CDP located in Newton County, Texas. Forest Heights has a 2025 population of 1,852 . Forest Heights is currently growing at a rate of 7.11% annually and its population has increased by 13.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,634 in 2020.

The average household income in Forest Heights is $83,523 with a poverty rate of 29.59%. The median age in Forest Heights is 37.3 years: 32.6 years for males, and 39.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.6 males.

1.9K
Total Population
657
Density (mi²)
123 7.11%
Growth

Forest Heights Population

Forest Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest Heights includes 95.19% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (95.19%)

Two or more races (2.37%)

Black or African American (1.34%)

Asian (0.91%)

Other race (0.18%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,56595.19%
Two or more races392.37%
Black or African American221.34%
Asian150.91%
Other race30.18%

Forest Heights Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest Heights' average per capita income is $45,588. Household income levels show a median of $48,523. The poverty rate stands at 29.59%.

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$138,333-
Families$91,277$104,848
Households$48,523$83,523
Non Families$20,250$24,492

$45,588

Average Income

$48,523

Median Household Income

29.59%

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)