Taney County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 39,703 people, with a population density of about 62.82 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 632.00 square miles (1,637.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Forsyth, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Branson.
Geographically, Taney County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Taneyville 1,075 ft and its lowest point at Branson 722 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.