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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forsyth

Missouri · 1,161 residents · 3.366 sq mi
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Forsyth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,930. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 525 residents. Median home value is $50,100. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,161
−31%vs 2000
vs 1,686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
345 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 501 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
54.3
+3%vs 2000
vs 52.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Forsyth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,930
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,801 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,307
−52%vs 2000
vs $21,436 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.3%
+9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$50,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $90,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$214
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
66.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
34.0% rent
3.1
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,652)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(52)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score4.9%(56)
5
+56%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Forsyth, Missouri?

Forsyth, Missouri has about 1,161 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forsyth, Missouri?

The typical household in Forsyth, Missouri earns about $15,930 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forsyth, Missouri expensive?

In Forsyth, Missouri, the median home is worth about $50,100, and the typical rent is about $214 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth, Missouri?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Forsyth, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forsyth, Missouri?

About 19.3% of people in Forsyth, Missouri 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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