Forrest City, Arkansas
Forrest City: City in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States
About
Forrest City is a city located in the county of Saint Francis in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,371. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 13,820 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Forrest City
| Population : | 13,820 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Saint Francis County |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.37% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.63% |
| Named for : | Nathan Bedford Forrest |
| Altitude : | 253 feet / 77 meters |
| Capital city : | Forrest City is capital of St. Francis County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:17:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 72335 |
| Population growth : | -11.22% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Forrest City is located at 35°0'29"N 90°47'23"W (35.0081500, -90.7898300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Forrest City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forrest City decreased by 11.22% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,371 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,278 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,310 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,112 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,896 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,674 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,514 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,330 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,080 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,820 | -1.88% | estimation process |
People born in Forrest City (15)
People born in Forrest City, including singer Al Green, film and television actor G. Wood, musician King Perry, .
List
- Dennis Winston (American football player and coach) he was born in 25/10/1955
- Don Kessinger (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 17/07/1942
- Gilbert Morris (American writer) he was born in 24/05/1929
- Jason Jones (American football player) he was born in 30/08/1983
- Keith Kessinger (American baseball player) he was born in 19/02/1967
- Vernon Sykes (American politician) he was born in 02/10/1951
- Willie Hale (American musician) he was born in 15/08/1945
- Jimmy Rogers (American football player) he was born in 29/06/1955
- Cara McCollum (American journalist (1992-2016)) she was born in 06/02/1992
- Barrett Astin (American professional baseball player) he was born in 22/10/1991
- Stan Winfrey (American football running back) he was born in 20/02/1953
- Frank McAllister (American baseball player) he was born in 29/04/1918
Schools in Forrest City
College & universities near Forrest City, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106829 | Crowley's Ridge Technical Institute | Forrest City (AR) | 72335-0925 |
| 106883 | East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City (AR) | 72335-2204 |
| 490540 | Delta Designs Cosmetology School | Wynne (AR) | 72396-1602 |
| 107318 | Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis (AR) | 72301-3829 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forrest City, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Forrest City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forrest City Post Office | Forrest City (AR) | 72335 |
Other cities in Saint Francis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Francis County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes | 1,200 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Madison | 678 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Caldwell | 458 | City in St. |
| Colt | 331 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Wheatley | 296 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Widener | 243 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Forrest City distances to largest Arkansas cities
