Unified School District · AR
Forrest City School District
Forrest City School District is a unified school district in Arkansas with a community population of 18,851. The median household income is $41,802 and the median age is 38.9.
18,851
Population
56
People / sq mi
$41,802
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Forrest City School District covers 339 sq mi of land at 55.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$41,802
Median Household Income
$21,280
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$94,300
Median Home Value
$793
Median Rent
52.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.6%
High School+
14.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forrest City School District serves a community with a population of 18,851 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Arkansas.
The median household income in Forrest City School District is $41,802, with a per capita income of $21,280. The poverty rate is 26.0%.
Forrest City School District is 37.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 25.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Forrest City School District, 85.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Forrest City School District is $94,300, with a median rent of $793. The homeownership rate is 52.3%.
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Data for Forrest City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0506270).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.