Demographics & People — Forest Hills, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,494 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~29,200 |
| Median Age | 42.3 |
| Total Households | 10,080 |
| Family Households | 8,732 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25,528 |
| Black or African American | 184 |
| Asian | 1,089 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,258 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 7,219 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,869 |
| Dutch | 4,419 |
| English | 3,962 |
| Irish | 3,699 |
| Other groups | 3,694 |
| Polish | 1,470 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,232 |
| Italian | 1,142 |
| European | 951 |
Language
| English Only | 24,302 |
| Spanish | 913 |
| Population 5+ | 26,717 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,308 |
| Population 18+ | 20,529 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Forest Hills, Michigan.