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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forrest City

Arkansas · 14,774 residents · 20.245 sq mi
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Forrest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,111. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,100. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,774
+11%since 1990
from 13,364 in 1990
1990 – 2025
730 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 660 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+6%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Forrest City
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,111
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,704 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,716
+58%since 1990
from $7,399 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.4%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 41.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
48.9% rent
2.4
−16%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(5,642)
Black56.9%(7,608)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(82)
Asian0.6%(76)
Diversity Score63%(8,414)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(4,370)
Black60.5%(8,934)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,221)
Asian0.7%(108)
Diversity Score66.4%(9,807)
66
+5%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Forrest City, Arkansas?

Forrest City, Arkansas has about 14,774 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forrest City, Arkansas?

The typical household in Forrest City, Arkansas earns about $23,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forrest City, Arkansas expensive?

In Forrest City, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Forrest City, Arkansas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Forrest City, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forrest City, Arkansas?

About 33.4% of people in Forrest City, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forrest City, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Forrest City, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,410 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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