Forrest City
City in St. Francis County, Arkansas
Forrest City is a city in St. Francis County, Arkansas, with 13,015 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Madison, 3.5 miles E.
- 13,015residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 20.2 sq miland area · 52.4 km²
- 643 / sq mipopulation density
- 72335ZIP code
About Forrest City
Forrest City is a city in and the county seat of St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. It was named for General Nathan Bedford Forrest, a notable Confederate war hero who later became the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. Shortly after the end of the Civil War, he had a construction crew camped here, who were completing a railroad between Memphis and Little Rock. As of the 2020 census, Forrest City had a population of 13,015. The city identifies as the "Jewel of the Delta".
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Living in Forrest City
- Median household income
- $35,689
- Median home value
- $92,000
- Median rent
- $805/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Forrest City had 13,015 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,015 |
|---|---|
| Density | 643 per sq mi (248 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forrest City at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Francis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,015 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.24 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0136° N, 90.7932° W |
| ZIP code | 72335 |
| Official website | cityofforrestcityar.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0524430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forrest City
- Madison3.5 mi E
- Caldwell4.3 mi N
- Widener6.3 mi E
- Palestine7.2 mi SW
- Colt8.3 mi N
- Haynes8.5 mi S
- Goodwin12.9 mi SW
- Wynne15.3 mi N
- Marianna16.6 mi S
- Hughes18.8 mi E
- Wheatley18.8 mi W
- Hunter18.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forrest City
What county is Forrest City in?
Forrest City is in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Forrest City, AR?
13,015 people lived in Forrest City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forrest City, AR?
The ZIP code of Forrest City is 72335.
What is the elevation of Forrest City?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forrest City?
Madison (3.5 mi), Caldwell (4.3 mi), Widener (6.3 mi), Palestine (7.2 mi), Colt (8.3 mi).
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