Population
2023
17.3% of 73 thousand people
Population poverty in Forrest County, Mississippi compared
How does Forrest County, Mississippi compare to other Mississippi and National averages?
Forrest County, Mississippi
17.3%
Mississippi
18% (4% higher than Forrest County, Mississippi)
National average
12.5% (-28% lower than Forrest County, Mississippi)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 29.3%
The 2011 29.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.2%
The 2012 increase to 30.2% from 2011 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2013 - 28.8%
The 2013 decrease to 28.8% from 2012 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2014 - 26.7%
The 2014 decrease to 26.7% from 2013 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 27.5%
The 2015 increase to 27.5% from 2014 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2016 - 27.4%
The 2016 decrease to 27.4% from 2015 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.8%
The 2017 decrease to 22.8% from 2016 represents a -4.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 25.9%
The 2018 increase to 25.9% from 2017 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 24.7%
The 2019 decrease to 24.7% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.1%
The 2021 decrease to 19.1% from 2019 represents a -5.6% decrease YoY.
2022 - 22%
The 2022 increase to 22% from 2021 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.
2023 - 17.3%
The 2023 decrease to 17.3% from 2022 represents a -4.7% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Forrest County, Mississippi Poverty dataset.