How long do people stay in their homes in Forrest City, AR?
25.3% (±5.6 points) of households in Forrest City, AR moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 25.3% (±5.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 17.2%
When households in Forrest City moved in
| Moved in | Forrest City | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.1% (±4.5 points) | 15.9% | 21.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 45.3% (±6.2 points) | 42.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12.2% (±4.3 points) | 15.6% | 16.0% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.2% (±3.7 points) | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 9.0% (±3.4 points) | 14.1% | 8.5% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Forrest City, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from St. Francis County (19.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (26.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Forrest City
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City | — | 25.3% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Madison | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±23.5 points) | Lower |
| Caldwell | 4.3 mi | 3.4% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Widener | 6.3 mi | 1.5% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palestine | 7.2 mi | 18.1% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colt | 8.3 mi | 28.6% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haynes | 8.5 mi | 9.4% (±60.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wynne | 15 mi | 27.9% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marianna | 17 mi | 32.8% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Madison, AR (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across St. Francis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colt | 28.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 2 | Forrest City | 25.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 3 | Palestine | 18.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 4 | Hughes | 15.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 5 | Wheatley | 6.3% (±31.8 points) |
| 6 | Caldwell | 3.4% (±24.5 points) |
| 7 | Widener | 1.5% (±41.0 points) |
| 8 | Madison | 0.0% (±23.5 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forrest City
How often do people move in Forrest City?
25.3% of households in Forrest City, AR moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Forrest City have?
17.2% of households in Forrest City have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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