Categories in Forsyth, Illinois
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Forsyth, Illinois
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 58 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 36 | 34 years |
| Clothing stores | 32 | 44 years |
| Shopping | 29 | 27 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 24 | 33 years |
| Construction of buildings | 18 | 20 years |
| Dentists | 16 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 16 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 15 | 38 years |
| Department stores | 12 | — |
| Hairdressers | 12 | 30 years |
| Beauty salons | 12 | 19 years |
| Public parks | 11 | — |
| Corporate management | 10 | 23 years |
| Optometrists | 10 | 26 years |
| Finance other | 10 | 54 years |
| Shopping other | 10 | — |
| Atm's | 9 | — |
| General contractors | 9 | 28 years |
Forsyth, Illinois Facts
| Area | 3.1 mi² |
| Population | 2,438 |
| Male Population | 1,186 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,252 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -3.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -31.4% |
| Median Age | 44.2 years (Male: 43.6, Female: 44.9) |
| Area Codes | 217 |
| Neighborhoods | Forsyth, GM Square, South Shores, Northland Heights, Sims |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.93254, -88.95119 |
| Zip Codes | 62535 |
Map of Forsyth, Illinois
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Forsyth, Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,527 | 3,021 | 3,556 | 3,348 | 2,438 | 2,438 | 2,298 |
| Population Density | 824.6 / mi² | 985.7 / mi² | 1,160.3 / mi² | 1,092.4 / mi² | 795.5 / mi² | 795.5 / mi² | 749.8 / mi² |
Forsyth, Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 31.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, Illinois | -3.5% | -19.3% | -31.4% |
| Illinois | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Forsyth, Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 44.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, Illinois | 44.2 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 43.6 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Forsyth, Illinois Population Density
Population Density: 796 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, Illinois | 2,438 | 3.065 sq mi | 796 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Forsyth, Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Forsyth, Illinois
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Forsyth, Illinois
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Forsyth, Illinois
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Forsyth, Illinois CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, Illinois | 54,119 tn | 22.2 tn | 17,659 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 54,119 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 22.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 17,659 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19/09 | 4:34 AM | 4.8 | 94.3 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
Forsyth, Illinois
Forsyth is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 2,434 at the 2000 census, and 3,007 in 2009. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area pop. 109,456.
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