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 2025 the population of Forsyth is 2,763. The population is expected to grow to 2,806 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.31%.
The median age of Forsyth residents is 51.
The diversity index of Forsyth is 22.0, meaning that there is a 22% 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 $59,288 and projected to be $64,500 in 2030. Per capita income is $25,595, projected to be $27,591 in 2030. 0.62% of households – 17 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $531,127 and the average disposable income is $47,082.
There are 1,388 housing units in Forsyth; 844 are owner-occupied, 318 are rented, and 226 are vacant. The average home value is $227,100, with 65 homes built in 2010 or later, and 35 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 169 businesses in Forsyth, employing 1,720 workers and pulling from a labor force of 885 age 16 and above. 81 workers commute into Forsyth from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
785 residents both live and work in/around Forsyth. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.79% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.06% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 748 drive alone, 70 carpool, and 7 take public transportation. 33 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 28 residents work from home.
798 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 214 have associates degrees, 241 have bachelor’s degrees, and 216 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Taney County Partnership (MO)
4100 Gretna Road
Branson MO 65616
417-334-4084
1-800-263-6056
madkins@taneycountypartnership.com
