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Forsyth

Illinois · 3,734 residents · 3.096 sq mi
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Forsyth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,865. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $225,300. Households here earn about 40% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,734
+53%since 2000
from 2,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Forsyth
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,865
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,050
+41%since 2000
from $34,010 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,610
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
11.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(3,030)
Black2%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(85)
Asian10.9%(408)
Other4.5%(169)
Diversity Score42.2%(1,577)
Diversity Score
42
+458%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth, Illinois?

Forsyth, Illinois has about 3,734 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forsyth, Illinois?

The typical household in Forsyth, Illinois earns about $95,865 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 $225,300, and the typical rent is about $1,610 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth, Illinois?

About 55.4% 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 9.1% 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 2,459 residents, a change of about 193 percent over that period.

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