| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 258,880 | 249,208 | 0.63% | 1,938 | 134 | City |
| Kernersville | 2 | 29,658 | 26,565 | 1.82% | 1,545 | 19 | Town |
| Clemmons | 3 | 23,113 | 21,234 | 1.34% | 1,929 | 12 | Village |
| Lewisville | 4 | 14,615 | 13,420 | 1.35% | 1,007 | 15 | Town |
| Walkertown | 5 | 6,202 | 5,697 | 1.34% | 926 | 7 | Town |
| Rural Hall | 6 | 3,653 | 3,365 | 1.28% | 1,281 | 3 | Town |
| Tobaccoville | 7 | 2,808 | 2,571 | 1.37% | 367 | 8 | Village |
| Bethania | 8 | 371 | 342 | 1.09% | 546 | 1 | Town |
Winston-Salem is the largest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 258,880.
Bethania is the smallest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 371.
There are 8 cities in Forsyth County, North Carolina.