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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forsyth

Illinois · 2,434 residents · 3.096 sq mi
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Forsyth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $142,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,434
+91%since 1990
from 1,275 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.7
+13%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Forsyth
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.9%(143)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99%(218)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149%(218)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.1%(149)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.5%(60)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.1%(197)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.6%(405)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.4%(423)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.3%(299)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.6%(184)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(117)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(21)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,229 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,010
+53%since 1990
from $22,233 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $416 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
5.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,237)
Black1.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian1.3%(16)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,349)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian1.3%(32)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(78)
Venezuelan0.9%(32)
Ecuadorian0.6%(22)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.8%(63)
Filipino1.1%(39)
Chinese0.8%(29)
Korean0.5%(17)
Vietnamese0.3%(10)
Thai0.3%(9)
Ancestry
German19.3%(676)
English15.2%(533)
American10.5%(369)
Irish9.9%(345)
Italian2.3%(81)
Polish2.3%(81)
Dutch1.7%(59)
Scottish1.4%(50)
Swedish1.1%(40)
Brazilian0.6%(21)
French0.6%(20)
Norwegian0.6%(20)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.4%(13)
Finnish0.3%(12)
British0.3%(9)
Canadian0.3%(9)
Austrian0.2%(8)
Bulgarian0.2%(8)
Macedonian0.2%(8)
Romanian0.2%(7)
Russian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−35%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.3%(143)
Married78.3%(687)
Widowed1.9%(17)
Divorced3.4%(30)
Women 15+
Never married13.7%(133)
Married72.8%(705)
Widowed8.9%(86)
Divorced4.5%(44)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth, Illinois?

Forsyth, Illinois has about 2,434 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forsyth, Illinois?

The typical household in Forsyth, Illinois earns about $69,000 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 $142,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth, Illinois?

About 36.6% 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 1.9% of people in Forsyth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forsyth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Forsyth, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,159 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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