Forsyth, Missouri

Forsyth: county seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

About

Forsyth is a city located in the county of Taney in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,255 and a population density of 372 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,560 inhabitants.

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Location of Forsyth on Missouri map.

Quick Facts about Forsyth

Population 2,560 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
County Taney County
Postal code 65653
Phone Area Codes 417
Area 6.06 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.6851,-93.1199
Altitude 928 feet / 283 meters
Capital city Forsyth is capital of Taney County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 04:30:14 (23rd April 2026)
Density 423 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 11.91% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Forsyth is located at 36°41'6"N 93°7'12"W (36.6850600, -93.1199000).

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Weather

80°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 16 mph S Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

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Official website of Forsyth

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Demographics

The population of Forsyth increased by 11.91% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,255 - census
2011 2,477 8.96% estimation process
2012 2,479 0.08% estimation process
2013 2,489 0.4% estimation process
2014 2,503 0.56% estimation process
2015 2,514 0.44% estimation process
2016 2,526 0.48% estimation process
2017 2,541 0.59% estimation process
2018 2,564 0.9% estimation process
2019 2,560 -0.16% estimation process
2020 2,560 0% estimation process
Forsyth zip code is 65653. County name: Taney, County fips: 29213
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Forsyth, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
178697 College of the Ozarks Point Lookout (MO) 65726-0017

Closest post offices linked to Forsyth.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Forsyth Post Office Forsyth (MO) 65653

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Forsyth, Georgia Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River with a population of 4,312 people.
  • Forsyth, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 3,465 people.
  • Forsyth, Montana Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River with a population of 1,752 people.

Other cities in Taney County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Taney County , MO.

City Name Population Title
Branson 11,687 Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA
Hollister 4,607 City in Missouri
Merriam Woods 1,859 City in Taney County, Missouri, United States of America
Rockaway Beach 864 City in Taney County, Missouri, United States
Bull Creek 633 Village in Missouri, United States
Taneyville 361 Village in the United States
Kirbyville 227 Unincorporated community in Missouri

Distance to Other Cities

Forsyth distances to largest Missouri cities