8 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 1 | 257,403 | 249,231 | 0.64% | 1,927 | 134 | City |
| Kernersville | 2 | 29,305 | 26,579 | 1.89% | 1,560 | 19 | Town |
| Clemmons | 3 | 22,780 | 21,233 | 1.38% | 1,901 | 12 | Village |
| Lewisville | 4 | 14,400 | 13,415 | 1.39% | 992 | 15 | Town |
| Walkertown | 5 | 6,107 | 5,706 | 1.33% | 911 | 7 | Town |
| Rural Hall | 6 | 3,611 | 3,364 | 1.38% | 1,266 | 3 | Town |
| Tobaccoville | 7 | 2,779 | 2,584 | 1.42% | 363 | 8 | Village |
| Bethania | 8 | 366 | 341 | 1.39% | 539 | 1 | Town |
Winston-Salem is the largest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 257,403.
Bethania is the smallest city in Forsyth County, with a population of 366.
There are 8 cities in Forsyth County, North Carolina.