Forrest County's estimated 2026 population is 78,441 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forrest County is the 8th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 74,944 and has seen a growth of 4.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Forrest County includes 57.22% White, 35.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (57.22%)
Black or African American (35.75%)
Two or more races (5.1%)
Asian (0.86%)
Other race (0.75%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.21%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,647 | 57.22% |
| Black or African American | 27,898 | 35.75% |
| Two or more races | 3,976 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 672 | 0.86% |
| Other race | 588 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Forrest County's average per capita income is $37,939. Household income levels show a median of $52,821. The poverty rate stands at 21.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,215 | - |
| Families | $67,562 | $91,006 |
| Households | $52,821 | $74,247 |
| Non Families | $30,449 | $43,123 |
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