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Forrest City

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
20.245
State:
Arkansas

Forrest City is a city located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Forrest City has a 2026 population of 12,023. It is also the county seat of St. Francis County. Forrest City is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -7.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,973 in 2020.

The median household income in Forrest City is $35,689 with a poverty rate of 37.67%. The median age in Forrest City is 36.9 years: 36.1 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 141.6 males.

12K
Total Population
594
Density (mi²)
-158 -1.3%
Growth

Forrest City Population

Forrest City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,023-158-1.3%
202512,181-159-1.29%
202412,340-129-1.03%
202312,469-168-1.33%
202212,637-166-1.3%
202112,803-208-1.6%
202012,973-840-6.08%
201913,813-242-1.72%
201814,055-256-1.79%
201714,311-179-1.24%
201614,490-153-1.04%
201514,643-216-1.45%
201414,859-208-1.38%
201315,067-197-1.29%
201215,264310.2%
201115,233-105-0.68%
201015,338-33-0.21%
200014,7741,41010.55%
199013,364-439-3.18%
198013,8031,28210.24%
197012,5211,97718.75%
196010,5442,93738.61%
19507,6071,90833.48%
19405,6991,10524.05%
19304,5941,21736.04%
19203,37700%

Median Age

Overall: 36.9 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 36.1 years

Forrest City Adults

There are 9,956 adults, (1,468 of whom are seniors) in Forrest City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,234 (41.4%)
Male: 7,412 (58.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forrest City includes 73.35% Black or African American, 23.37% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,27673.35%
White2,95523.37%
Two or more races2922.31%
Native American680.54%
Other race320.25%
Asian230.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3222.55%
Two or more races2121.68%
Other race320.25%
Black or African American270.21%
Native American160.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American9,24973.14%
White2,63320.82%
Two or more races800.63%
Native American520.41%
Asian230.18%

Forrest City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forrest City 's average per capita income is $25,450. Household income levels show a median of $35,689. The poverty rate stands at 37.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$51,597-
Families$45,246$53,333
Households$35,689$48,025
Non Families$19,019$35,052

$25,450

Average Income

$35,689

Median Household Income

37.67%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)