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Forsyth city, MO

ZIP 65653 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 65653

65653 has a population of 5,956 with a median age of 53.2 yrs (51.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.6%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.3%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
31.1%+91% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.4%-24% vs US avg
x
High school
35.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.5%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.2%-43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.1%+75% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
12.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.7%+463% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 65653

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.7%+69% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
32.7%+463% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,956
Median age53.2
Poverty rate12.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%