Forest city, Mississippi
Official LSAD Designation: Forest city • Census GEOID: 2825340
• Scott County
Forest city is an incorporated city in Scott County, Mississippi. According to official records from the Census (2025), Forest city had an estimated population of 5,433 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Forest city (GEOID 2825340).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Forest
Municipal
Official Title:
City Clerk
Address:
PO BOX 298, FOREST MS 39074-0298
County Of Scott
County
Official Title:
Payroll Clerk Ap
Address:
PO BOX 630, FOREST MS 39074-0630
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,433 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $49,724 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $141,100 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 13.08 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).