Forsyth, IL Demographics
A map of Forsyth's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,030 | 81.1% |
Asian | 408 | 10.9% |
Multiracial | 127 | 3.4% |
Hispanic | 85 | 2.3% |
Black | 74 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.3% |
Forsyth, Illinois had a population of 3,734 in 2020. It was 81.1% White, 2.0% Black, 10.9% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Forsyth, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is the 395th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Forsyth's White Population
3,030 residents of Forsyth identify as White, or 81.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Forsyth considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is ranked #1087 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Forsyth is more White than neighboring Decatur (62.9% White). Forsyth is less White than neighboring Oreana (89.8% White), Warrensburg (92.1% White), Maroa (93.7% White), and Harristown (94.6% White).
Forsyth's Black Population
74 residents of Forsyth identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Forsyth slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is ranked #362 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Forsyth is more Black than neighboring Oreana (0.3% Black), Warrensburg (0.5% Black), Maroa (0.7% Black), and Harristown (0.5% Black). Forsyth is less Black than neighboring Decatur (26.4% Black).
Forsyth's Asian Population
408 residents of Forsyth identify as Asian, or 10.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Forsyth slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is ranked #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Forsyth is more Asian than neighboring Decatur (1.3% Asian), Oreana (2% Asian), Warrensburg (0.2% Asian), Maroa (0.7% Asian), and Harristown (0.4% Asian).
Forsyth's Hispanic Population
85 residents of Forsyth identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Forsyth less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is ranked #868 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Forsyth is more Hispanic than neighboring Warrensburg (1.6% Hispanic), Maroa (1% Hispanic), and Harristown (1.1% Hispanic). Forsyth is less Hispanic than neighboring Decatur (3.1% Hispanic), and Oreana (3.6% Hispanic).
Forsyth's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Forsyth identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Forsyth roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is ranked #806 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Forsyth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oreana (0.2% Native American/Other), and Maroa (0.1% Native American/Other). Forsyth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Decatur (0.7% Native American/Other), Warrensburg (0.5% Native American/Other), and Harristown (0.6% Native American/Other).
Forsyth's Multiracial Population
127 residents of Forsyth identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Forsyth roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Forsyth is ranked #743 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Forsyth is more Multiracial than neighboring Harristown (2.7% Multiracial). Forsyth is less Multiracial than neighboring Decatur (5.7% Multiracial), Oreana (4% Multiracial), Warrensburg (5.1% Multiracial), and Maroa (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.