Forest, Mississippi facts for kids
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Forest, Mississippi
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Scott County Courthouse in Forest
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Location of Forest, Mississippi
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 Forest, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Mississippi | ||
| County | Scott | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13.10 sq mi (33.93 km2) | ||
| • Land | 13.08 sq mi (33.87 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 5,455 | ||
| • Density | 415.17/sq mi (160.30/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
39074
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| Area code(s) | 601 | ||
| FIPS code | 28-25340 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0693243 | ||
Forest is a city in Scott County, Mississippi, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's the main town where the county government is located. In 2010, about 5,684 people lived here. The city has a very diverse population, with many different groups of people living together.
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About Forest's Location
Forest is located in Mississippi. The city covers a total area of about 13.0 square miles (33.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Forest has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and changed from 1890 to 2020 in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 547 | — | |
| 1900 | 761 | 39.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,136 | 49.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,188 | 4.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,176 | 83.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,735 | 25.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,874 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,917 | 36.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,085 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,229 | 28.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,060 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,987 | 18.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,684 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,430 | −4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Forest's Diverse Community
In 2020, there were 5,430 people living in Forest. This included about 1,987 households and 1,165 families. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White | 1,123 | 20.68% |
| Black or African American | 2,319 | 42.71% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.72% |
| Other/Mixed | 88 | 1.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,841 | 33.9% |
What Forest is Known For
Forest has a strong economy, especially in food production and technology.
- Food Production: The city is home to several large poultry (chicken and turkey) processing plants. These include well-known companies like Koch Foods and Tyson Foods.
- Technology: Raytheon, a big technology company, has a manufacturing center in Forest. They build electronic equipment for important systems like radars.
Schools in Forest
Most students in Forest attend schools within the Forest Municipal School District. These schools include:
- Forest Elementary School
- Hawkins Middle School
- Forest High School
A smaller part of the city is served by the Scott County School District.
Getting Around Forest
Forest is easy to reach by road and air.
- Roads: Major roads like Interstate 20 and U.S. Route 80 pass through or near Forest. Several state highways, including Highways 21, 35, and 501, also serve the city.
- Airports: For air travel, people can use the G. V. Montgomery Airport or the larger Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) nearby.
Famous People From Forest
Many interesting people have connections to Forest, Mississippi.
- Rashard Anderson: A professional football player.
- Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (1905–1974): A famous blues musician. He wrote the song "That's All Right (Mama)." There's even a special marker for him on the Mississippi Blues Trail.
- James Eastland (1904–1986): A United States Senator who represented Mississippi.
- Sheila Guyse (1925–2013): An actress and recording artist.
- Andrew R. Johnson (1856–1933): A state senator in Louisiana.
- Dollree Mapp (1923–2014): Known for her role in an important Supreme Court case called Mapp v. Ohio.
- Lewis Nordan: A well-known writer.
- Todd Pinkston: A former NFL wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Kevin Sessums: A writer.
- Donald Triplett: The first person ever to be diagnosed with autism.
- Victoria Vivians: A talented basketball player. She played for Mississippi State University and was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA.
- Cardis Cardell Willis: A comedian.
Images for kids
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Welcome sign, 1963
See also
In Spanish: Forest (Misisipi) para niños
