Forrest County, Mississippi

Total Population: 78,027

County Seat: Hattiesburg

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Median Home Value

$152,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,821

Across all households

Median Age

31.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)56.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)35.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Two or More Races2.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

13.6%

Male

46.7%

Female

53.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.6%

No Health Insurance

11.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

15.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,821

Mean Household Income

$74,247

Per Capita Income

$29,525

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$152,900

Median Rent

$960/mo

Total Housing Units

33,672

Owner-Occupied

57.1%

Renter-Occupied

42.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Married Couple Households

40.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.5%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

84.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28035.