Forest
Village in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Forest is a village in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, with 304 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pioneer, 4.0 miles S.
- 304residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 182 / sq mipopulation density
- 71242ZIP code
About Forest
Forest is a village in West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Forest had a population of 304.
Forest Police Chief James Robert "Bob" Smith (Independent; born June 1931), with service since 1998 is the oldest elected official in the State of Louisiana, as of 2017. After thirty years as a mechanic for the United States Air Force, Smith began a civilian career with International Oil Company, based in Saudi Arabia. A North Carolina native, he retired to Forest, where his wife had formerly resided.
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Living in Forest
- Median household income
- $40,347
- Median home value
- $43,300
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 24
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Forest had 304 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 304 |
|---|---|
| Density | 182 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | West Carroll Parish |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 304 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7924° N, 91.4126° W |
| ZIP code | 71242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2226350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest
- Pioneer4.0 mi S
- Oak Grove5.0 mi N
- Epps13.6 mi S
- Lake Providence13.8 mi E
- Kilbourne15.3 mi N
- Bonita17.6 mi NW
- Wilmot, AR20.8 mi NW
- Mer Rouge22.2 mi W
- Mayersville, MS22.4 mi E
- Delhi23.9 mi S
- Oak Ridge24.0 mi SW
- Parkdale, AR24.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Forest
What county is Forest in?
Forest is in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Forest, LA?
304 people lived in Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest, LA?
The ZIP code of Forest is 71242.
What is the elevation of Forest?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest?
Pioneer (4.0 mi), Oak Grove (5.0 mi), Epps (13.6 mi), Lake Providence (13.8 mi), Kilbourne (15.3 mi).
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