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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Forrest City Micro

Forrest City, AR · 1 counties · 29,329 residents · 634.784 sq mi
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Forrest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,146. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,700. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

29,329
+3%since 1990
from 28,497 in 1990
1990 – 2025
46 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+9%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Forrest City
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,146
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,483
+74%since 1990
from $7,194 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.5%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 36.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$403
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
36.8% rent
1.9
−24%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(14,712)
Black47.7%(13,588)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(162)
Asian0.4%(116)
Diversity Score64%(18,225)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(13,224)
Black48.7%(14,273)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,431)
Asian0.5%(161)
Diversity Score68.8%(20,168)
69
+8%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forrest City, AR?

Forrest City, AR has about 29,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Forrest City, AR earns about $26,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forrest City, AR expensive?

In Forrest City, AR, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Forrest City, AR?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forrest City, AR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forrest City, AR?

About 27.5% of people in Forrest City, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forrest City, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Forrest City, AR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 832 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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