Forest Acres, SC Profile
Forest Acres, SC, population 9,991, is located
in South Carolina's Richland county,
about 2.9 miles from Columbia and 68.2 miles from Augusta.
Through the 90's Forest Acres's population has grown by about 47%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Forest Acres has declined by about 5%.
Forest Acres's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
South Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Forest Acres tend to be about the same as South Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 81% |
| African American | 16% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 42.50 |
| Males | 39.80 |
| Females | 44.60 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 11.00% | | Under 20: | 11.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 12.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 15.00% |
| Over 60 | 10.00% | | Over 60: | 17.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 10,558 | N/A |
| 2001 | 10,387 | -1.62% |
| 2002 | 10,340 | -0.45% |
| 2003 | 10,262 | -0.75% |
| 2004 | 10,125 | -1.34% |
| 2005 | 9,991 | -1.32% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $46,628 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 879 |
| 2003 | 790 |
| 2004 | 783 |
| 2005 | 828 |
| 2006 | 838 |
| 2007 | 754 |
| 2008 | 728 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
- |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Forcible Rape |
- |
0 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
| Robbery |
- |
29 |
27 |
38 |
21 |
24 |
24 |
29 |
| Aggravated Assault |
- |
66 |
53 |
40 |
59 |
59 |
47 |
43 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 8,234 |
| 2003 | 7,782 |
| 2004 | 7,908 |
| 2005 | 7,316 |
| 2006 | 6,436 |
| 2007 | 6,926 |
| 2008 | 6,462 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
- |
116 |
101 |
98 |
117 |
110 |
104 |
109 |
| Larceny, Theft |
- |
737 |
670 |
678 |
585 |
523 |
540 |
501 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
- |
37 |
47 |
52 |
49 |
20 |
36 |
29 |
| Arson |
- |
- |
3 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
7
|
1
|
Location
| Elevation | 248 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.3 Square Miles |
