Demographics & People — Forest Hill, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,923 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,400 |
| Median Age | 37.2 |
| Total Households | 4,332 |
| Family Households | 3,383 |
| Average Household Size | 3.21 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,627 |
| Black or African American | 6,122 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,713 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 10,138 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,663 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 6,024 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,590 |
| American | 617 |
| German | 284 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 266 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 259 |
| Subsaharan African | 245 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 153 |
Language
| English Only | 7,462 |
| Spanish | 5,425 |
| Population 5+ | 13,028 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 496 |
| Population 18+ | 9,717 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| 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 Hill, Texas.