Forrest County is home to 185,314 Mississippi residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen an increase in growth of 59.56%, ranking it #813 in the US and #15 in Mississippi for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Forrest County, MS is Not great for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 91.1% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 26.1% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Forrest County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Forrest County received a B grade in diversity.