Forrest County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,272 | — | #739 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,640 | -28.6% | #2,551 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.0 years | -17.7% | #3,129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,000 | -40.4% | #1,853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | -16.4% | #1,090 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +66.4% | #2,756 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Forrest County has a population of 78,272, making it the #739 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Forrest County is $53,640, ranking #2,551 out of 3,222 counties — 28.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Forrest County is $168,000 (-40.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $972/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.2%.
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88.9% of residents in Forrest County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Forrest County, Mississippi
Forrest County, Mississippi has a total population of 78,272, making it the 739th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Forrest County is 32.0 years, which is 17.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Forrest County is $53,640, which ranks #2,551 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Forrest County is $168,000, 40.4% below the national median. Renters in Forrest County pay a median gross rent of $972 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Forrest County, 30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.8 min.
Forrest County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Forrest County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.