Forest Acres, SC is a small city located in Richland County, South Carolina. With a population of 10,621 and a population density of 2,232 people per square mile, it is much more sparsely populated than the US average. The area is known for its variety of year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at Forest Lake Golf Club and fishing on Lake Murray. There are also multiple parks in the area for picnics, camping, and other recreational activities.
The city is home to many local businesses such as Walmart Supercenter, ABC Supply Co., and the Forest Acres Seafood & Steaks restaurant. There are also various organizations that help to support the community such as the Forest Acres Neighborhood Association and the Friends of Wildlife Conservation group which work together to protect the local environment. Local sporting events take place throughout the year including semi-pro football games at Memorial Stadium or high school soccer games at Dentsville Middle School.
The population in Forest Acres is 10,621. There are 2,309 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forest Acres is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forest Acres is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forest Acres
- 46.9% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 27.9% are married with children
- 18.5% have children, but are single
Race in Forest Acres
- 74.8% are White
- 19.0% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.8% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander