Forsyth is a city located in Taney County Missouri. Forsyth has a 2024 population of 2,798. It is also the county seat of Taney County. Forsyth is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,732 in 2020.
The average household income in Forsyth is $58,391 with a poverty rate of 14.54%. The median age in Forsyth is 58.5 years: 54.5 years for males, and 61.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forsyth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,547 | 93.26% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 3.73% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,308 | 1.92 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Non Family | 606 | 1.08 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 564 | 2.5 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Female | 104 | 3.39 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Male | 34 | 2.97 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.92
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 10.27% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 4.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 9.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 15.54% |
| High School Graduate | 790 | 34.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 543 | 23.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,151 | 1,919 | 548 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 43 | 11 |
| Black | 43 | 28 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 12 | 6 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 8 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,227 | $31,364 | $29,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,741 | $78,901 | $54,650 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $25,909 | $30,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,822 | $67,031 | $58,510 |
| Overall | $39,345 | $44,922 | $32,440 |
| Some College | $26,518 | $33,917 | $22,250 |
$39,345
Average Earnings
$44,922
Average Male
$32,440
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.97% of Forsyth residents speak only English, while 3.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,360 | 354 | 15% |
| Multiple | 102 | 7 | 6.86% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 3 | 13.04% |
14.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.43%
Male Poverty Rate
15.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forsyth is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forsyth is Multiple, with 6.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.5% |
| Some College | 18.71% |
| High School | 13.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.37% |
| Female Employed | 7.95% |
| Male Employed | 3.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,813 | $79,013 |
| Households | $42,083 | $58,391 |
| Married Families | $74,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,684 | $33,167 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
343
Number of Veterans
338
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| Korea | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 196 |
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 338 | 14.91% |
| Black | 5 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.6%
Labor Force Participation
37.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.02%
Born in Forsyth
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.67% of Forsyth residents were born in the United States, with 47.02% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,881 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 2,865 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 2,848 | 17 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 2,831 | 16 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 2,815 | 17 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 2,798 | 16 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 2,782 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,798 | 65 | 2.38% |
| 2021 | 2,733 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,732 | 162 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 2,570 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 2,571 | 24 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 2,547 | 14 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,533 | 12 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,521 | 11 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 2,510 | 15 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 2,495 | 11 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 2,484 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,482 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 2,478 | 0 | 0% |