Forrest County's estimated 2026 population is 79,255 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forrest County is the 8th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 74,944 and has seen a growth of 5.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32 years
Female: 32.1 years
Male: 31.9 years
There are 60,499 adults, (10,751 of whom are seniors) in Forrest County.
Female: 41,609 (53.2%)
Male: 36,663 (46.8%)
The racial composition of Forrest County includes 56.56% White, 35.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,272 | 56.56% |
| Black or African American | 27,807 | 35.53% |
| Two or more races | 4,203 | 5.37% |
| Other race | 909 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 760 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 165 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 156 | 0.2% |
Forrest County's average per capita income is $40,826. Household income levels show a median of $53,640. The poverty rate stands at 20.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,573 | $120,151 |
| Families | $69,075 | $95,385 |
| Households | $53,640 | $78,383 |
| Non Families | $31,746 | $45,973 |
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