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World Population Review
Forrest County, Mississippi Population 2021
Forrest County, Mississippi's estimated population is 74,867 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 -0.10% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,867 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 74,882 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 74,897 | -15 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 74,912 | -243 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 75,155 | -409 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 75,564 | -29 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 75,593 | -229 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 75,822 | -762 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 76,584 | 172 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 76,412 | 622 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 75,790 | 849 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 74,941 | 6,627 | 9.70% |
| 1990 | 68,314 | 2,296 | 3.48% |
| 1980 | 66,018 | 8,169 | 14.12% |
| 1970 | 57,849 | 5,127 | 9.72% |
| 1960 | 52,722 | 7,667 | 17.02% |
| 1950 | 45,055 | 10,154 | 29.09% |
| 1940 | 34,901 | 4,786 | 15.89% |
| 1930 | 30,115 | 8,877 | 41.80% |
| 1920 | 21,238 | 516 | 2.49% |
| 1910 | 20,722 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.02%
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State
Founded
1908[1]
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
74,941
Growth Since 2010
-0.10%
Forrest County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,649 | 59.35% |
| Black or African American | 27,951 | 37.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1,594 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 639 | 0.85% |
| Some Other Race | 198 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 163 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.04% |
Forrest County, Mississippi Population by Race
Forrest County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Forrest County, Mississippi Population by Age
Forrest County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,086 | 2.55 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 11,095 | 1.34 | 40.5 |
| Married | 10,218 | 3.26 | 79.2 |
| Female | 5,423 | 3.54 | 40.5 |
| Male | 1,350 | 3.05 | 38.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Forrest County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,867 | 3.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,045 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 12,750 | 27.23% |
| Some College | 10,330 | 22.06% |
| Associates Degree | 4,829 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,708 | 16.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,293 | 11.30% |
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Forrest County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Forrest County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,458 | 25,835 | 9,602 |
| Black | 16,054 | 13,183 | 2,380 |
| Hispanic | 1,059 | 805 | 274 |
| 2+ Races | 746 | 667 | 346 |
| Asian | 508 | 463 | 434 |
| Other Race | 122 | 69 | 35 |
| Native American | 74 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 91.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.43%.
Forrest County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,301
Average Earnings
$32,367
Average Male
$26,792
Average Female
Forrest County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Forrest County, Mississippi Language by Age
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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 2.14% of the population.
Forrest County, Mississippi Language
Forrest County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26,585 | 9,374 | 35.26% |
| White | 40,861 | 7,563 | 18.51% |
| Hispanic | 2,137 | 806 | 37.72% |
| Multiple | 1,498 | 509 | 33.98% |
| Asian | 572 | 304 | 53.15% |
| Other | 198 | 151 | 76.26% |
| Native | 163 | 89 | 54.60% |
25.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.37%
Male Poverty Rate
28.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi is Other, with 76.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi is White, with 18.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.76%.
Forrest County, Mississippi Poverty
Forrest County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Forrest County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Forrest County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Forrest County, Mississippi Marital Status
Forrest County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Forrest County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,270 | 9.22% |
| Black | 1,232 | 6.07% |
| 2+ Races | 132 | 14.03% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0.46% |
Forrest County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Forrest County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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16.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
Forrest County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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60%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Forrest County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Forrest County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Forrest County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.47%
Native Born
2.53%
Foreign Born
1.89%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.47% of Forrest County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 72.32% having been born in Mississippi. 1.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Forrest County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- 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