Forest Acres is a city in Richland County, South Carolina, United States.

[7] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,617 people, 4,683 households, and 2,716 families residing in the city.

37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The City of Forest Acres is governed by a mayor and four councilmen elected to four-year terms.

Mayor: Frank J. Brunson- served on city council since July 1, 1995; term expires in 2023[citation needed] Council members:[citation needed][10]