Forest is a city located in Scott County Mississippi. Forest has a 2024 population of 5,231. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Forest is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,422 in 2020.
The average household income in Forest is $54,797 with a poverty rate of 23.24%. The median age in Forest is 38.2 years: 34.8 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,268 | 42.27% |
| White | 2,030 | 37.84% |
| Other race | 649 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 7.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,873 | 2.8 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 730 | 3.55 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 647 | 1.07 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 336 | 3.68 | 8.6 | 91.4 |
| Male | 160 | 4.46 | 85 | 15 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 509 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 3.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 291 | 8.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 207 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 839 | 24.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 592 | 17.49% |
| Some College | 818 | 24.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,542 | 1,117 | 88 |
| White | 966 | 891 | 396 |
| Hispanic | 812 | 258 | 14 |
| Other Race | 265 | 133 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 111 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,071 | $77,054 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $64,583 |
| High School Graduate | $33,836 | $36,702 | $32,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,189 | $23,816 | $27,741 |
| Overall | $33,684 | $40,022 | $32,784 |
| Some College | $48,355 | $47,235 | $52,759 |
$33,684
Average Earnings
$40,022
Average Male
$32,784
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.69% of Forest residents speak only English, while 25.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,151 | 746 | 34.68% |
| Multiple | 418 | 183 | 43.78% |
| Other | 649 | 162 | 24.96% |
| Hispanic | 1,563 | 162 | 10.36% |
| White | 1,249 | 109 | 8.73% |
23.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
33.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forest is Multiple, with 43.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forest is White, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.95% |
| High School | 14.06% |
| Some College | 9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 70.19% |
| Female Employed | 3.41% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,038 | $62,023 |
| Households | $51,082 | $54,797 |
| Married Families | $90,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,082 | $38,312 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 137 | 7.94% |
| White | 30 | 1.92% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 7.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
68.56%
Born in Forest
83.39%
Native Born
16.61%
Foreign Born
16.61%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
83.39% of Forest residents were born in the United States, with 68.56% having been born in Mississippi. 16.61% 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 | 4,992 | -48 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 5,040 | -48 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 5,088 | -47 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 5,135 | -48 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 5,183 | -48 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 5,231 | -48 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 5,279 | -26 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 5,305 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 5,344 | -78 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 5,422 | -111 | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 5,533 | -47 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 5,580 | -51 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 5,631 | -7 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 5,638 | -40 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,678 | -40 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 5,718 | 29 | 0.51% |
| 2013 | 5,689 | -24 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 5,713 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 5,733 | 25 | 0.44% |
| 2010 | 5,708 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,987 | 927 | 18.32% |
| 1990 | 5,060 | -169 | -3.23% |
| 1980 | 5,229 | 1,144 | 28% |
| 1970 | 4,085 | 168 | 4.29% |
| 1960 | 3,917 | 1,043 | 36.29% |
| 1950 | 2,874 | 139 | 5.08% |
| 1940 | 2,735 | -2,257 | -45.21% |