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Forest, Mississippi, in Scott county, is 41 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 170 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 5,987 residents in the city.
In Forest, about 41% of adults are married. The faces of Forest are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Forest are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
Approximately 60% of Forest is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.
In 2000, Forest had a median family income of $29,767.
Forest folks tended to give their money ($5,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Forest that were owner-occupied was 64%.
In Forest, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Forest is its reasonable commuting times.
Forest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Forest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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