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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forsyth

Illinois · 1,275 residents · 3.096 sq mi
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Forsyth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $48,229. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 1,159 residents. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,275
−48%vs 2000
vs 2,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
412 / sq mi
−48%vs 2000
vs 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Forsyth
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,229
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,233
−35%vs 2000
vs $34,010 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,900
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $142,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$416
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $525 in 2000
US average: $450
88.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
11.7% rent
1.3
−36%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,349)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(184)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,237)
Black1.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score11%(141)
11
+46%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.8%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.9%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth, Illinois?

Forsyth, Illinois has about 1,275 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forsyth, Illinois?

The typical household in Forsyth, Illinois earns about $48,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forsyth, Illinois expensive?

In Forsyth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth, Illinois?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Forsyth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forsyth, Illinois?

About 4.2% of people in Forsyth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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