Forest, Louisiana
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Forest is a village in West Caroll Parish
, Louisiana
, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all land.
was 165.5 inhabitants per square mile (64.0/km²). There were 108 housing units at an average density of 65.0 per square mile (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.27% White, 1.82% African American, 2.91% from other races
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.00% of the population.
There were 95 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.6% were non-families. 10.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $13,191. About 6.0% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.9% of those sixty five or over.
. The village of Forest is zoned to Forest High School http://www.forestbulldogs.org/ (Grades PK-12).
West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
West Carroll Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat is Oak Grove and as of 2000, the population was 12,314.-History:...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, United States. The population was 275 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Forest is located at 32°47′30"N 91°24′43"W (32.791594, -91.411978).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 275 people, 95 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 165.5 inhabitants per square mile (64.0/km²). There were 108 housing units at an average density of 65.0 per square mile (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.27% White, 1.82% African American, 2.91% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.00% of the population.
There were 95 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.6% were non-families. 10.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the village the population was spread out with 30.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $13,191. About 6.0% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.9% of those sixty five or over.
Education
Public schools in West Carroll Parish are operated by the West Carroll Parish School BoardWest Carroll Parish School Board
The West Carroll Parish School Board is an entity responsible for the operation of public schools in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States...
. The village of Forest is zoned to Forest High School http://www.forestbulldogs.org/ (Grades PK-12).
External links
- Forest Progress Community Progress Site for Forest, Louisiana