Forest Hills, North Carolina facts for kids
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Forest Hills, North Carolina
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 Forest Hills, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Forest Hills, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 610.89/sq mi (236.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28723
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-24170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853435 |
Forest Hills is a small village located in Jackson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It used to be a part of the nearby area called Cullowhee. In 1997, Forest Hills officially became its own village. According to the 2020 census, about 303 people live there.
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About Forest Hills
Where is Forest Hills?
Forest Hills is located in the western part of North Carolina. The village covers a total area of about 1.28 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Forest Hills?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 330 | — | |
| 2010 | 365 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 303 | −17.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 330 people living in Forest Hills. By 2010, the population grew to 365 people. However, in 2020, the population decreased slightly to 303 residents.
Most people living in Forest Hills are White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are also from other racial backgrounds or are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Forest Hills in 2000 was 35 years old. About 13.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.3% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Village History
How Forest Hills Got Its Name
The area we now call Forest Hills was named after a large home from the late 1800s. This home belonged to David D. Davies. He bought a very big piece of land, about 2,000 acres, in 1855. A large part of what is now Forest Hills was once part of his property.
The Forest Hill Mansion
The main house, called Forest Hill, was a grand Victorian mansion. It was built to have an amazing view of the Cullowhee Valley. Later, this land became known as the Cox Farm, named after a different owner. The beautiful Forest Hill mansion was taken down in the 1980s. This happened around the time that builders started creating new homes for the neighborhood that would become Forest Hills.
Past and Present Features
In the past, a large part of the village was home to the Forest Hills Country Club. This club had a golf course. Today, much of this land is empty or not used. A motor lodge, which is like a small hotel, was built near the middle of the old golf course. This lodge also offers some apartments for students to rent.
See also
In Spanish: Forest Hills (Carolina del Norte) para niños
