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Forsyth

County:
Taney County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.366
State:
Missouri

Forsyth is a city located in Taney County, Missouri. Forsyth has a 2026 population of 2,782. It is also the county seat of Taney County. Forsyth is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,733 in 2020.

The median household income in Forsyth is $45,824 with a poverty rate of 11.69%. The median age in Forsyth is 51.6 years: 48.3 years for males, and 58.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.6 males.

2.8K
Total Population
827
Density (mi²)
8 0.29%
Growth

Forsyth Population

Forsyth Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,78280.29%
20252,77480.29%
20242,766-16-0.58%
20232,782-15-0.54%
20222,797622.27%
20212,73520.07%
20202,733-3-0.11%
20192,570-1-0.04%
20182,571240.94%
20172,547140.55%
20162,533120.48%
20152,521110.44%
20142,510150.6%
20132,495110.44%
20122,48420.08%
20112,48222710.07%
20102,47890.36%

Median Age

Overall: 51.6 years
Female: 58.2 years
Male: 48.3 years

Forsyth Adults

There are 2,298 adults, (1,007 of whom are seniors) in Forsyth.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,459 (52.7%)
Male: 1,307 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forsyth includes 92.12% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,54892.12%
Two or more races1686.07%
Black or African American321.16%
Asian140.51%
Other race40.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races80.29%
White50.18%
Other race40.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,54391.94%
Two or more races1605.78%
Black or African American321.16%
Asian140.51%

Forsyth Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forsyth 's average per capita income is $49,375. Household income levels show a median of $45,824. The poverty rate stands at 11.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,333-
Families$74,716$114,326
Households$45,824$82,059
Non Families$30,250$34,239

$49,375

Average Income

$45,824

Median Household Income

11.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)