Forrest County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
78,027
Male
36,467
46.7%
Female
41,560
53.3%
Median Age
31.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.9%
High School or Higher34.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.6%
Married
34.3%
Forrest County, MS has a population of 78,027 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 31.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 57.2% of the population. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.6% of residents are foreign-born.