Forrest City, AR Demographics
What is the population of Forrest City?
There are 13,010 residents in Forrest City, with a median age of 35.2. Of this, 57.93% are males and 42.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.32% of the resident pool in Forrest City, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.27%. Additionally, 4.41% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,407 people in Forrest City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,010 | -2.7% |
| Male Population | 7,537 | -4.5% |
| Female Population | 5,473 | -0.2% |
Male Population 57.93%
Female Population 42.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.2 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 12,401 | -2.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 35 | 25.0% |
| Not Citizen | 574 | -9.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.32%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.27%
Not Citizen 4.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 49 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 830 | -12.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,318 | 64.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 186 | -5.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,407 | -6.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 6.49%
Moved from Same State 10.3%
Moved from Different State 1.45%
Same House as Last Year 81.37%
What are the employment statistics in Forrest City?
White-collar workers make up 66.74% of the working population in Forrest City, while blue-collar employees account for 33.26%. There are also 249 entrepreneurs in Forrest City (6.88% of the workforce); 2,297 workers employed in private companies (63.51%); and 902 people working in governmental institutions (24.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,414 | 5.5% |
| Blue Collar | 1,203 | -21.8% |
White Collar 66.74%
Blue Collar 33.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 249 | -6.7% |
| Private Companies | 2,297 | -12.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 902 | 13.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 169 | 24.3% |
Self Employees 6.88%
Private Companies 63.51%
Governmental Workers 24.94%
Not for Profit Companies 4.67%
How many households are there in Forrest City?
There are a total of 3,976 households in Forrest City, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 59.91% of these Forrest City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.09%. Additionally, 38.43% of households have children and 61.57% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,976 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,382 | -2.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,594 | 2.6% |
Family Households 59.91%
Non-Family Households 40.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,528 | -4.3% |
| Households without Children | 2,448 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 38.43%
Households without Children 61.57%
What are the median and average incomes in Forrest City?
The average annual household income in Forrest City is $49,200, while the median household income sits at $36,368 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $44,699, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $26,464.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $49,200 | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $36,368 | 9.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,358 | -5.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Forrest City?
There are 4,640 housing units in Forrest City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 3,976 occupied housing units in Forrest City, 35.84% are owner-occupied, while 64.16% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $85,600. In general, housing costs reach $756 per month in Forrest City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,640 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 232 | 33.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 290 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 449 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 842 | 7.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 655 | -19.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,164 | -9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 586 | 34.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 297 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 125 | -14.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,976 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,425 | -5.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,551 | 3.1% |
Owner Occupied 35.84%
Renter Occupied 64.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 781 | 7.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 644 | -18.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $85,600 | 12.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $68,400 | 15.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $756 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 54.81%
Without Mortgage 45.19%
What is the level of education in Forrest City?
Approximately 54.48% of the population in Forrest City holds a high school degree (that's 5,504 residents), while 22.58% have attained a college certificate (2,491 locals) and 7.36% have a bachelor's degree (744 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 588 | -6.5% |
| Some High School | 5,504 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 2,491 | -13.3% |
| Associate Degree | 558 | -19.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 744 | 11.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 427 | 10.6% |
No High School 5.82%
Some High School 54.48%
Some College 22.58%
Associate Degree 5.52%
Bachelor's Degree 7.36%
Graduate Degree 4.23%
What is the marital status of Forrest City residents?
A total of 4,900 people in Forrest City have never been married (which represents 46.61% of the total population), while 3,348 of them are wedded (31.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 508 (4.83%) and 1,534 (14.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,900 | -0.1% |
| Married | 3,348 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 508 | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 731 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 1,534 | 1,534.0% |
Never Married 46.61%
Married 31.85%
Separated 4.83%
Widowed 6.95%
Divorced 14.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Forrest City?
The top three means of transportation people in Forrest City use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 3,383 residents commute by car, 87 prefer going to work by walking and 1 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,383 | -5.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 87 | -4.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Forrest City by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.