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Forrest City Micro

Forrest City, AR · 1 counties · 28,258 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 $27,019. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,100. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,258
−4%since 2000
from 29,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+10%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K26K28K30K1990201020202024Forrest City
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,019
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,693
+10%since 2000
from $12,483 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(13,224)
Black48.7%(14,273)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,431)
Asian0.5%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.8%(20,168)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(11,973)
Black51.5%(14,565)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,149)
Asian0.5%(133)
Other1.3%(374)
Diversity Score68.9%(19,461)
Diversity Score
69
Unchangedsince 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

Forrest CityCENTRAL12,308
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1 component county

St. Francis CountyCENTRAL21,800
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forrest City, AR?

Forrest City, AR has about 28,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forrest City, AR earns about $27,019 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Forrest City, AR?

About 10.5% 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 29.6% of people in Forrest City, AR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forrest City, AR grown since 1990?

Yes, Forrest City, AR has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -1 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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