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Forest

County:
Scott County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.079
State:
Mississippi

Forest is a city located in Scott County, Mississippi. Forest has a 2026 population of 5,333. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,425 in 2020.

The median household income in Forest is $49,724 with a poverty rate of 33.82%. The median age in Forest is 36 years: 31.1 years for males, and 41.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 122.8 males.

5.3K
Total Population
408
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.28%
Growth

Forest Population

Forest Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,333-15-0.28%
20255,348-16-0.3%
20245,364591.11%
20235,305-34-0.64%
20225,339-11-0.21%
20215,350-82-1.51%
20205,425-108-1.95%
20195,533-47-0.84%
20185,580-51-0.91%
20175,631-7-0.12%
20165,638-40-0.7%
20155,678-40-0.7%
20145,718290.51%
20135,689-24-0.42%
20125,713-20-0.35%
20115,733250.44%
20105,708240.42%
20005,98792718.32%
19905,060-169-3.23%
19805,2291,14428%
19704,0851684.29%
19603,9171,04336.29%
19502,8741395.08%
19402,73500%

Median Age

Overall: 36 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 31.1 years

Forest Adults

There are 3,605 adults, (700 of whom are seniors) in Forest.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,404 (44.9%)
Male: 2,953 (55.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forest includes 37.28% Black or African American, 30.17% other race, 27.05% White, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,99737.28%
Other race1,61630.17%
White1,44927.05%
Two or more races2875.36%
Asian80.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,60229.9%
White2174.05%
Two or more races1082.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American1,99737.28%
White1,23223%
Two or more races1793.34%
Other race140.26%
Asian80.15%

Forest Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forest 's average per capita income is $46,202. Household income levels show a median of $49,724. The poverty rate stands at 33.82%.

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$97,292-
Families$51,816$68,407
Households$49,724$62,157
Non Families$22,566$41,110

$46,202

Average Income

$49,724

Median Household Income

33.82%

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)