As the long-time county seat of Taney County, Forsyth has served as a central part of the region from Civil War-era destruction, to the present day. Located on the bluffs above Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals, the city is a popular vacation destination, and place to put down roots.
As of 2026 the population of Forsyth is 2,757. The population is expected to grow to 2,765 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.06%.
The median age of Forsyth residents is 53.
The diversity index of Forsyth is 21.0, meaning that there is a 21% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Forsyth is $58,812 and projected to be $64,785 in 2031. Per capita income is $25,708, projected to be $28,270 in 2031. 0.83% of households – 23 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $560,161 and the average disposable income is $46,977.
There are 1,393 housing units in Forsyth; 823 are owner-occupied, 345 are rented, and 225 are vacant. The average home value is $229,152, with 112 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 166 businesses in Forsyth, employing 1,522 workers and pulling from a labor force of 989 age 16 and above. 58 workers commute into Forsyth from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
925 residents both live and work in/around Forsyth. The average travel time is 22.8 minutes. 6.92% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.57% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 833 drive alone, 104 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 29 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 23 residents work from home.
787 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 238 have associates degrees, 294 have bachelor’s degrees, and 287 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Taney County Partnership (MO)
4100 Gretna Road
Branson MO 65616
417-334-4084
1-800-263-6056
madkins@taneycountypartnership.com
