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Forest, Louisiana - Basic Facts

The Village of Forest had a population of 267 as of July 1, 2025. Forest ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Louisiana. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Forest is located at latitude 32.7921 and longitude -91.4135 in West Carroll Parish. The formal boundaries for the Village of Forest encompass a land area of 1.67 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. West Carroll Parish is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

The Village of Forest has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The Village of Forest is located within Parish Governing Authority District C, a minor civil division (MCD) of West Carroll Parish.


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Forest, LA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2025)

POPULATION

Total Population 267 (100%)
Population in Households 267 (100.0%)
Population in Families 204 (76.4%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 160
Diversity Index2 46
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $39,802
Average Household Income $73,173
% of Income for Mortgage4 20%
Per Capita Income $32,613
Wealth Index5 56
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (48.6)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 129 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 90 (69.8%)
Renter Occupied HU 29 (22.5%)
Vacant Housing Units 10 ( 7.8%)
Median Home Value $127,273
Average Home Value $162,083
Housing Affordability Index3 115
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 119
Average Household Size 2.24
Family Households 68
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2020-2025 2025-2030
Population -2.44% -1.07%
Households -0.93% -0.68%
Families   1.98%
Median Household Income   3.56%
Per Capita Income   2.09%
Owner Occupied HU   -2.82%

Forest, LA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Forest to the other 489 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Louisiana by rank and percentile using July 1, 2025 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 409 17th
Population Density # 396 19th
Median Household Income # 371 24th
Housing Affordability Index # 277 57th
Per Capita Income # 173 65th
Diversity Index # 307 37th

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