Forrest County, Mississippi Population 2022
Forrest County, Mississippi's estimated population is 74,852 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forrest County, Mississippi is the 9th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 74,941 and has seen a growth of -0.12% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20,722 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 21,238 | 516 | 2.49% |
| 1930 | 30,115 | 8,877 | 41.80% |
| 1940 | 34,901 | 4,786 | 15.89% |
| 1950 | 45,055 | 10,154 | 29.09% |
| 1960 | 52,722 | 7,667 | 17.02% |
| 1970 | 57,849 | 5,127 | 9.72% |
| 1980 | 66,018 | 8,169 | 14.12% |
| 1990 | 68,314 | 2,296 | 3.48% |
| 2010 | 74,941 | 6,627 | 9.70% |
| 2011 | 75,790 | 849 | 1.13% |
| 2012 | 76,412 | 622 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 76,584 | 172 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 75,822 | -762 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 75,593 | -229 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 75,564 | -29 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 75,155 | -409 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 74,912 | -243 | -0.32% |
| 2019 | 74,897 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 74,882 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2021 | 74,867 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 74,852 | -15 | -0.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,532 | 59.25% |
| Black or African American | 27,715 | 36.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 208 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 683 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.06% |
| Some Other Race | 296 | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1,685 | 2.24% |
Forrest County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,116 | 2.55 | 57.9 |
| Married | 10,992 | 3.17 | 84.1 |
| Male | 1,248 | 3.13 | 38.3 |
| Female | 5,312 | 3.48 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 10,564 | 1.36 | 42.4 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,511 | 3.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,878 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 12,164 | 25.94% |
| Some College | 11,217 | 23.92% |
| Associates Degree | 5,128 | 10.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,473 | 15.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,527 | 11.79% |
Forrest County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 417 | 360 | 347 |
| White | 28,499 | 26,339 | 9,889 |
| 2+ Races | 842 | 799 | 281 |
| Hispanic | 1,060 | 830 | 260 |
| Other Race | 166 | 87 | 39 |
| Black | 16,031 | 13,226 | 2,265 |
| Native American | 130 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.21%.
$30,722
Average Earnings
$35,307
Average Male
$26,307
Average Female
Forrest County, Mississippi Language by Age
Forrest County, Mississippi Language
96.43% of Forrest County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 3.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.19% of the population.
Forrest County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 592 | 271 | 45.78% |
| Native | 208 | 78 | 37.50% |
| Hispanic | 2,164 | 803 | 37.11% |
| Black | 26,468 | 9,553 | 36.09% |
| White | 40,875 | 7,166 | 17.53% |
| Other | 147 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 1,558 | 532 | 34.15% |
25.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.06%
Male Poverty Rate
28.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 34.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.84%.
Forrest County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Forrest County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Forrest County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Forrest County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,948 | 8.34% |
| Black | 1,142 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.10% |
| Other Race | 8 | 3.21% |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 13.39% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2.41% |
Forrest County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
16.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
72.95%
Born in Forrest County, Mississippi
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
1.78%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.51% of Forrest County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 72.95% having been born in Mississippi. 1.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990