Forest Hill, TX population by race
The table below shows Forest Hill's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,181 | 23.03% |
| Black or African American | 5,896 | 42.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 110 | 0.80% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,197 | 15.91% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,426 | 17.57% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forest Hill 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 Hill has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Forest Hill's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Forest Hill population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 23.03% are white, 42.69% are Black or African American, 0.80% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 15.91% are some other race and 17.57% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Forest Hill, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Forest Hill is Black or African American with a population of 5,896 (42.69% of the total population).
Forest Hill 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Forest Hill is Black or African American with a population of 5,896 (42.69% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,426 (17.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Forest Hill, TX
By ethnicity, 6,663 (48.25% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,147 (51.75% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Forest Hill, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 5,842 (81.74% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Forest Hill, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Hill's Non-Hispanic population.
Forest Hill 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 | 1,008 | 14.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 5,842 | 81.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 297 | 4.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,024 (90.41% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Forest Hill, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Forest Hill's Hispanic population.
Forest Hill Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 6,024 | 90.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 266 | 3.99% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 373 | 5.60% |
Things to know
What percentage of Forest Hill, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 48.25% of Forest Hill population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Forest Hill, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 6,024 (90.41% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Forest Hill, TX have?
Forest Hill, TX has 5,896 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 42.69% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Forest Hill is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Forest Hill, TX?
With 51.75% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Forest Hill.
That being said, with a 23.03% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Forest Hill.
What is the majority race in Forest Hill, TX?
With a population of 5,896 (42.69% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Forest Hill.
Whites are second largest race in Forest Hill, with 23.03% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
