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Forest city, Mississippi

Official LSAD Designation: Forest city • Census GEOID: 2825340 • Scott County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Forest city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $49,724 ±$3,897
Per Capita Income $22,252 ±$3,294
Poverty Rate 33.8% ±8.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 1,774 ±465
Unemployment Rate 4.1% ±4.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 1,660 ±320
Broadband Internet Rate 83% ±6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).