Forest Acres, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Richland County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
10,491
Population
2,266/sq mi density
$76,417
Median Income
$52,930 per capita
$260,500
Home Value
$336,670 Zillow
$1,182
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
291
Violent Crime/100K
3,453 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,417 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,500 home value, $1,182/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,491
Census 2023
Population Density
2,266
per square mile
Land Area
4.6
square miles (11.9 km²)
Median Age
41.7 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 12.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.1%
Black
12.4%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.1%
Spanish
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.6%
Veterans
8.9%
48% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.4%
18% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.3%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.7%
22% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.490
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,491 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,266 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.6% |
| Veterans | 8.9% |
| Disability | 15.4% |
| Health Insurance | 93.3% |
| Uninsured | 6.7% |
| Broadband Access | 89.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.490 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |