Green Forest, AR Demographics

A map of Green Forest's Population by Race

Green Forest, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,112, an increase from the 2,972 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% Hispanic, 28.1% White, 9.5% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green Forest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Green Forest has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Green Forest, that probability was 65.1% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green Forest is ranked the 105th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Green Forest was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Green Forest's White Population

876 residents of Green Forest, or 28.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green Forest is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Green Forest ranks 541st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Forest's White population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of Green Forest's population has decreased from 41.0% to 28.1%.

Green Forest is less White than neighboring Oak Grove (64.9% White), Alpena (74.9% White), Berryville (55.1% White), Blue Eye (97% White), and Blue Eye (90.8% White).

Green Forest's Black Population

0 residents of Green Forest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green Forest is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Green Forest ranks 455th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Forest's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Green Forest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Green Forest is less Black than neighboring Alpena (1.2% Black), Berryville (0.5% Black), and Blue Eye (0.4% Black).

Green Forest's Asian Population

296 residents of Green Forest, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green Forest is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Green Forest ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Forest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Green Forest's population has decreased from 11.2% to 9.5%.

Green Forest is more Asian than neighboring Oak Grove (2.8% Asian), Alpena (0% Asian), Berryville (0.2% Asian), Blue Eye (0% Asian), and Blue Eye (0% Asian).

Green Forest's Hispanic Population

1,712 residents of Green Forest, or 55.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green Forest is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Green Forest ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Forest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Green Forest's population has increased from 40.8% to 55.0%.

Green Forest is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Grove (3.5% Hispanic), Alpena (5.5% Hispanic), Berryville (22.8% Hispanic), Blue Eye (0% Hispanic), and Blue Eye (1.8% Hispanic).

Green Forest's Native American/Other Population

71 residents of Green Forest, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Green Forest is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Green Forest ranks 45th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Forest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green Forest's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.3%.

Green Forest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other), Alpena (0.4% Native American/Other), and Blue Eye (0% Native American/Other). Green Forest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berryville (3.1% Native American/Other), and Blue Eye (2.9% Native American/Other).

Green Forest's Multiracial Population

157 residents of Green Forest, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green Forest is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Green Forest ranks 419th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Forest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Green Forest's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.0%.

Green Forest is more Multiracial than neighboring Blue Eye (3% Multiracial), and Blue Eye (4% Multiracial). Green Forest is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (28.8% Multiracial), Alpena (18% Multiracial), and Berryville (18.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.