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Demographic Analysis of Forest Hills, Michigan: A Study of Racial Composition and Diversity
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Forest Hills, Michigan, is a predominantly White community with low diversity. In 2022, the White population constituted 88% of the total, categorizing it as a "White Majority" city. The median income was $132,172 in 2022, indicating an affluent area significantly above the national median income.
Over the past decade, Forest Hills has remained in the "Low Diversity" category, with the White population maintaining over 75% representation. The White population has decreased from 95% in 2013 to 88% in 2022. The Asian population has grown from 2% to 4%, and the Hispanic population has increased from 2% to 4%. The proportion of residents identifying as two or more races has risen from 0% to 3%.
The median income in Forest Hills has shown consistent growth, rising from $113,383 in 2013 to $132,172 in 2022, an increase of about 16.6% over nine years. This economic growth has occurred alongside subtle increases in diversity, suggesting that the area's prosperity may be attracting a slightly more diverse population while maintaining its predominantly White, affluent character.
Forest Hills's changes are relatively modest in comparison to national trends of increasing diversity in many urban and suburban areas. The slow pace of change suggests it may be somewhat insulated from broader demographic shifts, possibly due to factors such as housing costs, zoning policies, or community characteristics.
Based on observed trends, Forest Hills is likely to continue its gradual diversification over the coming years, but at a pace that will keep it within the "Low Diversity" category for the foreseeable future. The most probable scenario is a continued slow decrease in the White population percentage, with corresponding small increases in Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial populations.
If current trends persist, the White population may potentially drop below 85% within the next 5-10 years. Asian and Hispanic populations may each potentially reach 5-6%. The two or more races category may potentially grow to 4-5%. These changes would represent increased diversity but would not be sufficient to shift Forest Hills into a new category such as "Moderate Diversity" in the near term.
Economically, the steady income growth suggests continued prosperity, which may gradually attract more diverse, high-income professionals. However, the high cost of living associated with the area's affluence may also act as a barrier to rapid demographic change, maintaining the community's current socio-economic composition for the foreseeable future.
