Forrest County, Mississippi
Total Population: 78,027
County Seat: Hattiesburg
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
29.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
15.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.