Categories in Forest, Mississippi
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Forest, Mississippi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Religion | 90 | 42 years |
| Restaurants | 78 | 30 years |
| Health and medical | 73 | 28 years |
| Car repair | 45 | 30 years |
| Public administration | 44 | 41 years |
| Shopping | 39 | 44 years |
| Finance other | 36 | 214 years |
| Automotive | 33 | 26 years |
| Gas station | 31 | 36 years |
| Accountants | 30 | 31 years |
| Lawyers legal | 29 | 43 years |
| Financial services | 27 | 39 years |
| Construction of buildings | 24 | 33 years |
| Clothing stores | 24 | 34 years |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 24 | 49 years |
| Shopping other | 24 | 27 years |
| Churches | 21 | — |
| Dentists | 21 | 34 years |
| Education | 21 | 48 years |
| Beauty salons | 19 | 29 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 18 | 28 years |
| Real estate | 18 | 23 years |
Forest, Mississippi Facts
| Area | 13.2 mi² |
| Population | 5,545 |
| Male Population | 2,733 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,812 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +11.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.6% |
| Median Age | 31.3 years (Male: 29.2, Female: 33.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,406 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 601, 769 |
| Neighborhoods | Forest, Downtown Jackson |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.36459, -89.47423 |
| Zip Codes | 39074 |
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Forest, Mississippi Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,972 | 5,705 | 5,750 | 5,605 | 5,545 | 5,629 | 5,750 |
| Population Density | 376.7 / mi² | 432.2 / mi² | 435.6 / mi² | 424.6 / mi² | 420.1 / mi² | 426.4 / mi² | 435.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridForest, Mississippi Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, Mississippi | +11.5% | -2.8% | -3.6% |
| Mississippi | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forest, Mississippi Median Age
Median Age: 31.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, Mississippi | 31.3 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 29.2 yrs |
| Mississippi | 36.1 yrs | 37.5 yrs | 34.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Forest, Mississippi Population Density
Population Density: 420 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, Mississippi | 5,545 | 13.2 sq mi | 420 / mi² |
| Mississippi | 3 million | 48,431.7 sq mi | 62.3 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forest, Mississippi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Forest, Mississippi
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Forest, Mississippi Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $15,186 | $14,046 | $20,533 | $23,954 | $26,933 | $23,355 | $25,555 | $27,406 |
| Total GDP | $4.3M | $4.2M | $6.3M | $7.6M | $8.6M | $7.5M | $8.1M | $8.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Forest, Mississippi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest, Mississippi | 84,507 tn | 15.24 tn | 6,402.1 tons/mi² |
| Mississippi | 48,902,271 tn | 16.21 tn | 1,009.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Forest, Mississippi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 84,507 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.24 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 6,402.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29/15 | 1:23 PM | 3.2 | 60.5 km | 5,000 m | 6km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/15 | 1:08 AM | 3 | 64.7 km | 5,000 m | 8km WSW of Canton, Mississippi | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/15 | 12:39 AM | 3.2 | 60.5 km | 5,000 m | 7km SSW of Canton, Mississippi | usgs.gov |
| 3/25/96 | 2:15 PM | 3.5 | 80 km | 5,000 m | Mississippi | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/78 | 11:15 PM | 3.3 | 89.5 km | 10,000 m | Mississippi | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/76 | 12:40 AM | 3 | 72.7 km | 5,000 m | Mississippi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Forest, Mississippi
Forest is a city in Scott County, Mississippi. The population was 5,987 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Scott County.
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