Economy & Jobs — Forest, Mississippi
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,724 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,570 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,114 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 34.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.1% |
| Construction | 12.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 26 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Used Car Dealers | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Home Health | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
