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The Forest Hills CDP(1) had a population of 28,695 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Forest Hills is located at latitude 42.9595 and longitude -85.4897 in Kent County. The formal boundaries for the Forest Hills Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 49.27 sq. miles and a water area of 1.53 sq. miles. Kent County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Forest Hills Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Forest Hills Census Designated Place is located within Township of Ada, a minor civil division (MCD) of Kent County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,695 (100%) |
| Population Density | 582 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $158,005 |
| Per Capita Income | $78,986 |
| Median Home Value | $498,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,465 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,490 (90.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 608 (5.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 367 (3.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,098 |
| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
| Family Households | 8,709 (86.2%) |
The table below compares Forest Hills to the other 745 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Michigan by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 39 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 486 | 35th |
| Median Household Income | # 19 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 29 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 313 | 58th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Michigan Census Data Comparison Tool.
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