8 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 259,038 | 249,231 | 0.64% | 1,939 | 134 | City |
| Kernersville | 2 | 29,850 | 26,579 | 1.86% | 1,555 | 19 | Town |
| Clemmons | 3 | 23,090 | 21,233 | 1.36% | 1,927 | 12 | Village |
| Lewisville | 4 | 14,597 | 13,415 | 1.37% | 1,006 | 15 | Town |
| Walkertown | 5 | 6,187 | 5,706 | 1.31% | 923 | 7 | Town |
| Rural Hall | 6 | 3,661 | 3,364 | 1.38% | 1,284 | 3 | Town |
| Tobaccoville | 7 | 2,818 | 2,584 | 1.4% | 368 | 8 | Village |
| Bethania | 8 | 371 | 341 | 1.37% | 546 | 1 | Town |
Winston-Salem is the largest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 259,038.
Bethania is the smallest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 371.
There are 8 cities in Forsyth County, North Carolina.