Forsyth, Illinois
Forsyth: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Forsyth is a city located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,490 and a population density of 1,126 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,465 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Forsyth
| Population : | 3,465 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Macon County |
| Postal code : | 62535 |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 3.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,218 feet / 676 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:09:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,118 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forsyth is located at 39°55'57"N 88°57'4"W (39.9325400, -88.9511900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forsyth decreased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,547 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,570 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,574 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,587 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,577 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,551 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,521 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,491 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,479 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,465 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,167 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,978 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,613 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,992 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 58.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 38.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,139 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,061 |
Forsyth zip code is 62535.
County name: Macon, County
fips: 17115
Forsyth, Forsythe
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,061 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $103,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,130 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $714 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 71 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,051 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,038 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 320,461 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 116,084 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,457 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,121 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,038 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 284 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,925 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 105,378 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -9.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,618 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,891 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,131 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 660 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 770 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,067 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,613 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 43.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 501.22 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,001 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $84,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,077 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $360 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $627 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 20 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,097 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,457 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,205 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 46,666 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,236 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,996 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,477 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 105 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,152 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 32,340 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 569 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 468 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 163 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 416 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 38.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 239.52 |
Schools in Forsyth
College & universities near Forsyth, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148292 | Richland Community College | Decatur (IL) | 62521-8512 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forsyth, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Forsyth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Post Office | Forsyth (IL) | 62535 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Forsyth , Georgia Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River with a population of 4,312 people.
- Forsyth , Missouri county seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,560 people.
- Forsyth , Montana Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River with a population of 1,752 people.
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,007 | The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. |
| Mount Zion | 5,762 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Sangamon | 2,173 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Casner | 1,186 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Warrensburg | 1,112 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Macon | 1,102 | City in Illinois |
| Blue Mound | 1,065 | Village in Macon County, Illinois |
| Oakley | 988 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Newburg | 885 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Argenta | 867 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oreana | 804 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Niantic | 647 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Chapin | 474 | Village in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Forsyth distances to largest Illinois cities
