Forrest County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Forrest County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28035
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 035
Geography
- Land Area
- 466.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 470.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.188580
- Longitude
- -89.259447
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 76,698
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 59,024
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 73,996 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,703 | 3.5% |
| White | 43,647 | 56.9% |
| Black | 27,654 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 462 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 141 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,630 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,395 | 2.4% |
| White | 35,221 | 59.7% |
| Black | 21,227 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 587 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 328 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 128 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 78,272
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,308
- Poverty Rate
- 19.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,484
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 44,272 | 56.6% |
| Black | 27,807 | 35.5% |
| Asian | 760 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,592
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,949 | 21.8% |
| Republican | 13,241 | 29.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 22,394 | 49.1% |
| Other | 8 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,578 | 45.1% |
| Female | 24,161 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,342 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 880 | 1.9% |
| Black | 17,940 | 39.3% |
| Asian | 261 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,248
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,754 | 44.2% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 26.3% |
| Black | 5,453 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 67 | 25.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,687 | 37.4% |
| Female | 9,390 | 38.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,935 (22.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,518 (30.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 33,753
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,081
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $968
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.