Forrest County, MS
Living in Forrest County
Bikeability18
Walkability27
Commute80
Public Transit13
Affordability92
Public Safety87
Airports10
Hospitals10
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation+934 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$591Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forrest County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Forrest County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forrest County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado44
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forrest County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forrest County, MS
Central Baptist School
7 miles, N
Presbyterian Christian School
8 miles, N
Sacred Heart Catholic School
9 miles, N
Montessori Childrens House
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Forrest County, MS
William Carey University
8 miles, N
University of Southern Mississippi
10 miles, NW
Southeastern Baptist College
39 miles, N
Saint Joseph Seminary College
68 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forrest County, MS
South Mississippi State Hospital
10 miles, W
Forrest General Hospital
10 miles, NW
Merit Health Wesley
11 miles, NW
Perry County General Hosp
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Forrest County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
20 miles, N
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
55 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
69 miles, SE
Key Field
84 miles, N