Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forsyth, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,766

Median Agei

51.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%2,543

Two or More

5.8%160

Black

1.2%32

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%17

Asian

0.5%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%79

High School Diploma

27.8%591

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%129

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%237

Associate's Degree

7.2%154

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%282

Master's Degree

10.5%224

Professional Degree

5.5%117

Doctorate

5%106

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

34.3%

Graduate+

21%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,600

Median Renti

$706

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.1%912

Renter-Occupied

28.9%370

Total Units

1,417

Homeownership

71.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%20

$50K–$100K

2.7%25

$100K–$150K

7.5%68

$150K–$200K

46.7%426

$200K–$300K

22.8%208

$300K–$500K

5.5%50

$500K–$1M

12.6%115

Rent Distribution

Under $500

102

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

5.4%77

2010–2019

2.5%35

2000–2009

16.9%240

1990–1999

28.2%400

1980–1989

9%128

1970–1979

20.6%292

1960–1969

9.6%136

1950–1959

4.2%59

1940–1949

3.2%46

1939 or earlier

0.3%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.2%1,143

Bottled/LP Gas

8%103

Wood

1.6%20

No Fuel

0.6%8

Utility Gas

0.3%4

Solar

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,824

Mean Household Incomei

$82,059

Per Capita Incomei

$38,395

Poverty Ratei

10.8%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,067

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%43

$10K–$15K

5%64

$15K–$20K

10.5%134

$20K–$25K

5.5%71

$25K–$30K

6.1%78

$30K–$35K

7.6%97

$35K–$40K

4.5%58

$40K–$45K

5.2%67

$45K–$50K

7.5%96

$50K–$60K

5.7%73

$60K–$75K

7.8%100

$75K–$100K

7.7%99

$100K–$125K

6.9%88

$125K–$150K

1.1%14

$150K–$200K

8.7%111

$200K+

6.9%89

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

264(11.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.8%Insured

7.2%Uninsured