Demographics in Forrest City, AR

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Forrest City?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

12,826

Male

7,525

58.7%

Female

5,301

41.3%

Median Age

36.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

23.2%

Black

73.9%

Hispanic

4.1%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

1.7%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

8.1%

High School or Higher

38.0%

Foreign Born

2.9%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

23.5%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Forrest City, AR has a population of 12,826 with a median age of 36.2. The racial makeup is 23.2% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 73.9% Black. About 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.9%.