Forest Heights, MD population by race
The table below shows Forest Heights's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 354 | 13.40% |
| Black or African American | 1,355 | 51.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 67 | 2.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 664 | 25.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 200 | 7.57% |
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Forest Heights population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Forest Heights has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Forest Heights's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Forest Heights population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 13.40% are white, 51.31% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.54% are Asian, 25.14% are some other race and 7.57% are multiracial.
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Forest Heights, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Forest Heights is Black or African American with a population of 1,355 (51.31% of the total population).
Forest Heights 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Forest Heights is Black or African American with a population of 1,355 (51.31% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 200 (7.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Forest Heights, MD
By ethnicity, 833 (31.54% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,808 (68.46% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Forest Heights, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 1,355 (74.94% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Forest Heights, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Heights's Non-Hispanic population.
Forest Heights Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 283 | 15.65% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,355 | 74.94% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 67 | 3.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 39 | 2.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 63 | 3.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 821 (98.56% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Forest Heights, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Heights's Hispanic population.
Forest Heights Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 12 | 1.44% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 821 | 98.56% |
Things to know
What percentage of Forest Heights, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 31.54% of Forest Heights population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Heights, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 821 (98.56% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Forest Heights, MD have?
Forest Heights, MD has 1,355 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 51.31% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Forest Heights is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Forest Heights, MD?
With 68.46% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Forest Heights.
That being said, with a 25.14% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Forest Heights.
What is the majority race in Forest Heights, MD?
With a population of 1,355 (51.31% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Forest Heights.
Some other races are second largest race in Forest Heights, with 25.14% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
