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Population Review

Forrest County, MS — Population & Demographics

Forrest County, MS has a population of 78,027. The median household income is $52,821 and the median age is 31.8.

78,027

Population

$52,821

Median Income

$152,900

Median Home Value

31.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White57.2%
Black or African American35.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$52,821

Median Household Income

$29,525

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$152,900

Median Home Value

$960

Median Rent

57.1%

Homeownership

Education

90.8%

High School+

29.5%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Forrest County, MS has a population of 78,027 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Forrest County, MS is $52,821.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.