Forrest County, Mississippi
Forrest County profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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GUS Population: 78,435 (2024)
ID: 129262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
PO BOX 1310, HATTIESBURG MS 39403-1310
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GUS Population: 48,522 (2024)
ID: 168630
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 1898, HATTIESBURG MS 39403-1898
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GUS Population: 11,538 (2024)
ID: 129291
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 564, PETAL MS 39465-0564
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