Forrest City, Arkansas
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Forrest City, Arkansas, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,646 | 3,049,391 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $35,689 | $60,773 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 38.5 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.8% | 25.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $92,000 | $188,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | $947 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 37.7% | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 3.5% | 5.4% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 39.2% | 66.4% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 16.4 | 22.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 2.7% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 27.3% | 47.0% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 20.8% | 67.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 9.0% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 73.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 41.9 | 51.2 | 61.4 |
Age in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 36.9 | 38.5 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 21.3% | 23.1% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 8.9% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 17.3% | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 16.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.3% | 24.3% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 11.6% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 3,831 | 1,205,987 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 56.7% | 64.6% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 34.4% | 30.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 29.4% | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 41.5% | 29.9% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 47.6% | 29.8% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $16,688 | $34,225 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 41.8% | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 0.7% | 6.7% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 37.7% | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 64.2% | 37.4% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 34.0% | 10.2% | n/a |
Housing in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 4,608 | 1,394,673 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 63.3% | 70.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 9.6% | 10.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 16.9% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,978.0 | 1,987.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 60.8% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 37.0% | 27.6% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $484 | $1,040 | n/a |
Education in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 15.1% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 44.2% | 34.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 26.9% | 28.9% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.5% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.3% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 39.7% | 58.4% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 79.2% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 66.1% | 34.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 5.2% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 17.8% | 5.9% | n/a |
Origins and language in Forrest City, Arkansas
| Statistic | Forrest City | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 63.1% | 60.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 0.2% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.3% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 95.7% | 91.7% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 3.2% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.4% | 5.9% | 16.7% |