Forrest City, AR Metro Area is a small but vibrant community located in northeastern Arkansas. This metropolitan area consists of 23,623 people with a population density of 38.88 people per square mile. The local businesses in the Forrest City area include restaurants, shopping centers, and a variety of other retail stores. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities to do such as fishing, hiking, biking and camping at nearby state parks. The local demographic organizations in Forrest City range from churches to civic groups and clubs providing opportunities for residents to engage in activities and meet neighbors. Additionally, there is an annual cycling race held in the area called the Tour de St Francis that draws cyclists from around the country each summer. Sports teams including baseball, softball and basketball can be found throughout Forrest City providing entertainment for spectators across the region.
The population in Forrest City Metro Area is 23,623. There are 37 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Forrest City Metro Area is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Forrest City Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Forrest City Metro Area
- 39.4% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 27.4% have children, but are single
Race in Forrest City Metro Area
- 40.4% are White
- 55.3% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander