Forest, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
12,476
Population
917/sq mi density
$78,825
Median Income
$45,287 per capita
$319,100
Home Value
$414,857 Zillow
$1,112
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,825 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$319,100 home value, $1,112/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,476
Census 2023
Population Density
917
per square mile
Land Area
13.6
square miles (35.2 km²)
Median Age
42.1 yrs
8% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.3%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.9%
Spanish
4.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.0%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
8.7%
33% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.9%
55% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.448
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,476 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 917 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.4% |
| Female | 56.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.0% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 8.7% |
| Health Insurance | 96.1% |
| Uninsured | 3.9% |
| Broadband Access | 92.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.448 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |