Statistics for Forrest County
Latest official figures for Forrest County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 79,034 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 32 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,036 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 802 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 13.13 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 10.16 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 21.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 53,640 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 4,841.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 1 % | 2024 |