Forest, Mississippi Population 2022
Forest is a city located in Scott County Mississippi. Forest has a 2020 population of 5,365. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Forest is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -6.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,708 in 2010.
The average household income in Forest is $46,379 with a poverty rate of 28.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $604 per month, and the median house value is $98,500. The median age in Forest is 36 years, 31.7 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Forest Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forestwas:
- White: 47.33%
- Black or African American: 42.52%
- Other race: 8.10%
- Two or more races: 1.15%
- Asian: 0.90%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,636 | 47.33% |
| Black or African American | 2,368 | 42.52% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.90% |
| Some Other Race | 451 | 8.10% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 1.15% |
Forest Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,250 | 2.42 | 53.7 |
| Married | 918 | 3.15 | 68.7 |
| Male | 155 | 4.28 | 12.9 |
| Female | 293 | 3.22 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 884 | 1.06 | 51.5 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 11.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 515 | 13.40% |
| High School Graduate | 1,365 | 35.52% |
| Some College | 818 | 21.29% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 273 | 7.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 207 | 5.39% |
Forest Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Asian | 50 | 22 | 22 |
| White | 1,221 | 1,000 | 398 |
| Hispanic | 837 | 556 | 30 |
| Black | 1,756 | 1,324 | 30 |
| Other Race | 286 | 150 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,377
Average Earnings
$40,430
Average Male
$25,786
Average Female
Forest Language by Age
Forest Language
74.30% of Forest residents speak only English, while 25.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.72% of the population.
Forest Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,673 | 629 | 37.60% |
| Black | 2,224 | 824 | 37.05% |
| White | 1,459 | 72 | 4.93% |
| Other | 42 | NaN% |
28.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.48%
Male Poverty Rate
27.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Forest
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest is Hispanic, with 37.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.66%.
Forest Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Forest Married by Age and Sex
Forest Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Forest Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 0.65% |
| Black | 175 | 9.03% |
Forest Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.55%
Born in Forest
81.40%
Native Born
18.60%
Foreign Born
16.88%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.40% of Forest residents were born in the United States, with 66.55% having been born in Mississippi. 16.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,735 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 2,874 | 139 | 0.50% |
| 1960 | 3,917 | 1,043 | 3.14% |
| 1970 | 4,085 | 168 | 0.42% |
| 1980 | 5,229 | 1,144 | 2.50% |
| 1990 | 5,060 | -169 | -0.33% |
| 2000 | 5,987 | 927 | 1.70% |
| 2010 | 5,708 | -279 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 5,732 | 24 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 5,716 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 5,691 | -25 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 5,722 | 31 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 5,683 | -39 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 5,644 | -39 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 5,641 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 5,593 | -48 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 5,536 | -57 | -1.02% |
| 2020 | 5,479 | -57 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 5,422 | -57 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 5,365 | -57 | -1.05% |