Poverty Rate in Forrest County, Mississippi
In Forrest County, Mississippi, an estimated 16,094 of 73,132 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Forrest County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Forrest County, Mississippi is 22%.
- How many people in Forrest County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Forrest County, Mississippi, an estimated 16,094 of 73,132 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Forrest County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Forrest County, Mississippi is 15.18% higher than the Mississippi average. In Forrest County, Mississippi, an estimated 22.0% of 73,132 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.1% of 2,841,445 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Forrest County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Forrest County, Mississippi is 74.6% higher than the US average. In Forrest County, Mississippi, an estimated 22.0% of 73,132 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bond, Mississippi 51.3% of 226 people.
- Eastabuchie, Mississippi 20.3% of 148 people.
- Glendale, Mississippi 30.6% of 1,514 people.
- Hattiesburg, Mississippi 32% of 44,573 people.
- Petal, Mississippi 13.9% of 10,939 people.
Under 18 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
10.5% of 17 thousand people
Under 5 years
6.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
6.6% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
11.6% of 14 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
8.5% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
18.4% of 45 thousand people
18 to 34 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
27.7% of 18 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
12.2% of 27 thousand people
60 years and over
21.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
21.7% of 15 thousand people
65 years and over
23.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
23.8% of 11 thousand people
White
14.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
14.8% of 41 thousand people
Black or African American
16.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
16.6% of 26 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
14.4% of 41 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
17.1% of 47 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
26.8% of 3 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
28.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
28.3% of 14 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
12% of 14 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
10.5% of 17 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
11.4% of 36 thousand people
Employed
11.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
11.7% of 35 thousand people
Male
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
8.6% of 17 thousand people
Female
14.5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
14.5% of 18 thousand people
Unemployed
3.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
3.2% of 1 thousand people
Male
7.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
7.2% of 445 people
Female
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
0% of 561 people
Population 16 years and over
19.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
19.5% of 58 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
6.6% of 26 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
20.8% of 13 thousand people
Did not work
35.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
35.6% of 19 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
44.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
44.5% of 18 thousand people
Male
44.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
44.3% of 8 thousand people
Female
44.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
44.6% of 10 thousand people
18 to 24 years
54.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
54.2% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
40.7% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
7.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
7.8% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
35.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
35.9% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
35% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
67.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
67.2% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
38.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
38.5% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
15.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
15.2% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
53.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
53.8% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
73.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
73.4% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Forrest County, Mississippi
2023
17.1%
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