Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,272 (100%) |
| Population Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,640 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,103 |
| Median Home Value | $168,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 33,753 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,224 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,903 (38.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,626 (10.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 30,127 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 18,738 (62.2%) |
The table below compares Forrest County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 7 | 93rd |
| Median Household Income | # 24 | 72nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 17 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 11 | 88th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
