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Forest : Mississippi

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Forest is a city located in Scott County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,987. It is the county seat of Scott County6.

Geography
Forest is located at 32°21′49″ North, 89°28′31″ West (32.363627, -89.475348)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.7 km˛ (13.0 mi˛). 33.7 km˛ (13.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,987 people, 2,085 households, and 1,478 families residing in the city. The population density is 177.7/km˛ (460.0/mi˛). There are 2,257 housing units at an average density of 67.0/km˛ (173.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 40.35% White, 50.88% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.85% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 12.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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