Forest, MS is a small rural town located in Scott County. With a population of 5,464 people, Forest offers a tight-knit community with a population density of 419 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The business scene in Forest includes local mainstays like Walmart, Ace Hardware and McDonald's. There are also numerous small businesses to explore such as Smith Family Drug Store and K&K Furniture & Appliance. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing on Lake Lincoln State Park, camping at Homochitto National Forest, and hiking trails at Okatoma Creek Water Park. Local organizations such as the Hurley Public Library and the Scott County Historical Society provide opportunities for residents to get involved in their community. Finally, local sporting events can be enjoyed at Lake Jr/Sr High School or at the Sherwood Sporting Clay Range located just outside of town.
The population in Forest is 5,464. There are 418 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forest is 36.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forest is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forest
- 55.8% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 32.4% are married with children
- 28.4% have children, but are single
Race in Forest
- 24.8% are White
- 49.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 25.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander