Forest, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Village of Forest
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Forest City Hall and Community Center
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Location of Forest in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | West Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.67 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 181.93/sq mi (70.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-26350 |
Forest is a small village located in West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 304 people lived here.
One interesting fact about Forest is its former Police Chief, James Robert "Bob" Smith. He was the oldest elected official in Louisiana in 2017! Before becoming police chief in 1998, he worked for the United States Air Force for 30 years. He even worked for an oil company in Saudi Arabia before retiring to Forest.
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Exploring Forest's Location
Forest is located in northeastern Louisiana. Its exact coordinates are 32°47′30″N 91°24′43″W.
How Big is Forest?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Forest?
The number of people living in Forest has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 221 | — | |
| 1980 | 299 | 35.3% | |
| 1990 | 263 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 275 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 355 | 29.1% | |
| 2020 | 304 | −14.4% | |
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A Look at the People of Forest (2000)
In 2000, there were 275 people living in Forest. These people made up 95 households, with 83 of them being families. Most households (76.8%) were married couples living together.
The people living in Forest were diverse:
- 95.27% were White.
- 1.82% were African American.
- 2.91% were from other races.
- 4.00% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.89 people, and the average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups in Forest (2000)
The population in Forest was spread across different age groups:
- 30.5% were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.9% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the village was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
Learning in Forest
Public schools in Forest are managed by the West Carroll Parish School Board.
Forest High School: Home of the Bulldogs
Students in Forest attend Forest High School. This school serves all grades from pre-kindergarten (PK) through 12th grade. It is located on Clover Street, right next to the Forest Baptist Church.
In May 2013, the Forest High School Bulldogs baseball team was ranked first in the state among Class B schools. This was a big achievement for the school!
Famous Alumni from Forest High
One notable person who graduated from Forest High School is Vance McAllister. He served as a representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Forest (Luisiana) para niños
