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Forrest County Schools
Forrest County Schools is a unified school district in Mississippi with a community population of 20,447. The median household income is $66,882 and the median age is 38.2.
20,447
Population
59
People / sq mi
$66,882
Median Income
38.2
Median Age
Forrest County Schools covers 349 sq mi of land at 58.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 45.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,882
Median Household Income
$33,374
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$172,900
Median Home Value
$940
Median Rent
75.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.9%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forrest County Schools serves a community with a population of 20,447 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Mississippi.
The median household income in Forrest County Schools is $66,882, with a per capita income of $33,374. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
Forrest County Schools is 66.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 45.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Forrest County Schools, 93.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Forrest County Schools is $172,900, with a median rent of $940. The homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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Data for Forrest County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2801490).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.