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Forsyth

Missouri · 1,686 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 $31,801. Population has grown 45% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $90,200. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,686
+45%since 1990
from 1,161 in 1990
1990 – 2025
501 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 345 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
52.8
−3%since 1990
from 54.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Forsyth
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,801
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,436
+108%since 1990
from $10,307 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,200
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.8
−10%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(56)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,652)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(17)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.1%(52)
3
−36%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth, Missouri?

Forsyth, Missouri has about 1,686 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forsyth, Missouri?

The typical household in Forsyth, Missouri earns about $31,801 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 $90,200, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth, Missouri?

About 19.5% 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 9.7% of people in Forsyth, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forsyth, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Forsyth, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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