Forrest County

Forrest County is located in Mississippi, United States.

Quick Facts: Forrest County
County Name
Forrest
State
Mississippi (MS)
HASC Code (County)
US-MS-FO
FIPS Code (County)
28035
County Seat
Hattiesburg
Largest City (in County)
Hattiesburg
Population (County)
72,604
Land Area
467.00 sq mi (1,210.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-6
Current Time
UTC-6 (Invalid timezone)
Towns, Villages, and Other Municipalities in Forrest County

No municipalities classified as 'Towns' or 'Villages' found in Forrest County based on available data.

Forrest County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 72,604 people, with a population density of about 155.47 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 467.00 square miles (1,210.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Hattiesburg, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Hattiesburg.

Geographically, Forrest County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Petal 162 ft and its lowest point at Hattiesburg 161 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.

State Context: Mississippi
State Capital
Jackson
Largest City (State)
Jackson
State Nickname
Magnolia State
State Elevation
High: Dumas 623 ft | Low: Pearlington 8 ft
State Pop. Density
62.05/sq mi

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