equestId":"eefe88d8-7d02-4d36-80c4-8c5b783c6834","resource":"content","data":[{"id":"txt_95fe8dfae64245aeaa7157047517fc6b","text":"\n \nForest, MS is a small town with a population of 15,403 and a population density of 55 people per square mile. Located in Scott County, Forest is home to a variety of businesses, organizations, and year-round outdoor activities. Local businesses in Forest include The Pizza Spot, McCarty's BBQ & Catering Co., Liberty Grocery Store, and The Old Towne Bar & Grill. Organizations located in Forest include the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, the Scott County Historical Society, and the Friends of Fannin Library. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Heggan Library Nature Trails or biking along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Sporting events are common in Forest as well, including youth basketball tournaments at Northside Park or Little League games at Kiwanis Park. With so many options for activities and entertainment in this small town, it's easy to see why so many residents call Forest home.
The population in Forest (zip 39074) is 15,403. There are 57 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forest (zip 39074) is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forest (zip 39074) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forest (zip 39074)
- 52.1% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 33.5% have children, but are single
Race in Forest (zip 39074)
- 41.4% are White
- 43.9% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 13.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander