Green Forest is a city located in Carroll County Arkansas. Green Forest has a 2024 population of 3,211. Green Forest is currently growing at a rate of 1.61% annually and its population has increased by 6.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,005 in 2020.
The average household income in Green Forest is $67,092 with a poverty rate of 11.43%. The median age in Green Forest is 33.9 years: 30 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Green Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,314 | 42.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,096 | 35.68% |
| Other race | 390 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 244 | 7.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 785 | 3.91 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 374 | 5.85 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.19 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Female | 97 | 3.54 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Male | 83 | 3.22 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
4.84
Average Family Size
3.91
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 9.96% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 4% |
| High School Graduate | 573 | 31.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 531 | 28.73% |
| Some College | 260 | 14.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 863 | 282 | 19 |
| White | 715 | 611 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 576 | 256 | 2 |
| Other Race | 231 | 73 | 14 |
| Asian | 147 | 128 | 80 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,609 | $36,316 | $41,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,478 | $0 | $42,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,719 | $41,250 | $35,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,429 | $31,343 | $32,708 |
| Overall | $35,072 | $33,341 | $37,404 |
| Some College | $34,911 | $33,281 | $36,042 |
$35,072
Average Earnings
$33,341
Average Male
$37,404
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.7% of Green Forest residents speak only English, while 37.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,706 | 169 | 9.91% |
| White | 949 | 133 | 14.01% |
| Multiple | 1,091 | 60 | 5.5% |
| Other | 390 | 34 | 8.72% |
11.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.96%
Male Poverty Rate
17.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green Forest is White, with 14.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green Forest is Multiple, with 5.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.27% |
| Some College | 10.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.52% |
| Female Employed | 4.38% |
| Male Employed | 2.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,375 | $80,466 |
| Households | $63,813 | $67,092 |
| Married Families | $91,731 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,779 | $31,913 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 4.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.34%
Born in Green Forest
67.45%
Native Born
32.55%
Foreign Born
22.62%
Non Citizen
9.93%
Naturalized
67.45% of Green Forest residents were born in the United States, with 34.34% having been born in Arkansas. 22.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,469 | 51 | 1.49% |
| 2028 | 3,418 | 52 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 3,366 | 52 | 1.57% |
| 2026 | 3,314 | 51 | 1.56% |
| 2025 | 3,263 | 52 | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 3,211 | 51 | 1.61% |
| 2023 | 3,160 | 16 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 3,144 | 93 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3,051 | 46 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 3,005 | 181 | 6.41% |
| 2019 | 2,824 | 32 | 1.15% |
| 2018 | 2,792 | 58 | 2.12% |
| 2017 | 2,734 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 2,728 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,718 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 2,725 | -11 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 2,736 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 2,727 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2011 | 2,717 | -16 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,733 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,717 | -752 | -21.68% |