Demographics & People — Forest Heights, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,644 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
| Median Age | 36.9 |
| Total Households | 661 |
| Family Households | 470 |
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,565 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 388 |
| Other groups | 297 |
| French (except Basque) | 269 |
| English | 154 |
| Scottish | 120 |
| German | 117 |
| Irish | 100 |
| American | 86 |
| Cajun | 50 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 1,559 |
| Spanish | 24 |
| Population 5+ | 1,602 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 89 |
| Population 18+ | 1,078 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Forest Heights, Texas.