8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 255,089 | 249,804 | 0.42% | 1,910 | 133.58 | City |
| Kernersville | 2 | 28,988 | 26,557 | 1.7% | 1,543 | 18.78 | Town |
| Clemmons | 3 | 22,776 | 21,233 | 1.38% | 1,901 | 11.98 | Village |
| Lewisville | 4 | 14,394 | 13,414 | 1.38% | 992 | 14.52 | Town |
| Walkertown | 5 | 6,109 | 5,711 | 1.33% | 912 | 6.70 | Town |
| Rural Hall | 6 | 3,612 | 3,364 | 1.4% | 1,266 | 2.85 | Town |
| Tobaccoville | 7 | 2,770 | 2,584 | 1.35% | 362 | 7.65 | Village |
| Bethania | 8 | 364 | 341 | 1.39% | 536 | 0.68 | Town |
Winston-Salem is the largest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 255,089.
Bethania is the smallest city in Forsyth County.
There are 8 cities in Forsyth County, North Carolina.