Forrest County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,821
Per Capita Income
$29,525
Poverty Rate
21.5%
SNAP Recipients
16.4%
Gini Index
0.493
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.4%
$25K–$50K21.5%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K13.9%
$100K–$150K11.1%
$150K–$200K4.9%
$200K+5.3%
The median household income in Forrest County, MS is $52,821 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,525. 21.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.493 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).