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Population Review

Forest Acres, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Forest Acres, South Carolina is 10,491 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $76,417, the median home value is $260,500, and the median age is 41.7.

The population has grown 0.0% since 2010 (10,435 → 10,438).

10,491

Population

2265

People / sq mi

$76,417

Median Income

$260,500

Median Home Value

Forest Acres covers 4.6 sq mi of land at 2265 people per square mile.

About Forest Acres, SC

Forest Acres is a city in South Carolina with a population of 10,491. It ranks #60 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 41.7, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Forest Acres is $76,417, near the US median of $74,580. 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $260,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,182. The homeownership rate of 78.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Forest Acres reflects 63.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.8 minutes each way.

Forest Acres city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Forest Acres city had a population of 10,435 in 2010 and 10,438 in 2024, a 0.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,621 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.

2020 · 11K20102024

10,438

Population (2024)

10,435

Population (2010)

10,621

Peak (2020)

0.01%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,435
201110,456
201210,493
201310,524
201410,526
201510,534
201610,448
201710,402
201810,359
201910,298
202010,621
202110,578
202210,495
202310,437
202410,438

Race & Ethnicity

White80.1%
Black or African American12.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,417

Median Household Income

$52,930

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$260,500

Median Home Value

$1,182

Median Rent

78.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.4%

High School+

63.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

78.8%

Public Transit

10.3%

Work From Home

20.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.2%

Foreign Born

95.1%

Non-English at Home

8.9%

Veterans

15.4%

With Disability

93.3%

Health Insurance

91.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.3%
Information10.3%
Public Administration7.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.6%
Transportation & Warehousing3.6%
Construction3.2%
Retail Trade2.8%
Manufacturing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Acres, South Carolina has a population of 10,491 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Forest Acres, South Carolina is $76,417, with 5.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Forest Acres, South Carolina is $260,500, with median monthly rent at $1,182 and a homeownership rate of 78.5%.

The median age in Forest Acres, South Carolina is 41.7 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The population has grown 0.0% since 2010 (10,435 → 10,438).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.