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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forsyth

Georgia · 3,776 residents · 9.011 sq mi
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The short version

Forsyth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,523. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $69,700. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,776
−12%since 1990
from 4,268 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.0
+7%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(249)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.2%(311)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(286)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.9%(259)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.6%(211)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(524)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.3%(540)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413%(489)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.9%(372)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.1%(267)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.2%(197)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(71)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,523
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,074 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,097
+75%since 1990
from $10,903 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
41.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Forsyth on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(1,915)
Black55.1%(2,353)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,523)
Black56.8%(2,143)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(60)
Asian0.2%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.4%(298)
Cuban0.6%(29)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish8.6%(401)
English7.6%(355)
American5.5%(253)
West Indian4.2%(197)
Irish3.9%(182)
Haitian2.7%(126)
German1.8%(82)
Scottish1.6%(72)
Jamaican1.5%(71)
Russian1.4%(66)
Dutch1.1%(50)
Norwegian0.8%(37)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian0.3%(16)
Italian0.3%(16)
French0.3%(12)
RANKED:Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest West Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
−1%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(392)
Married53.4%(629)
Widowed3.1%(36)
Divorced10.2%(120)
Women 15+
Never married28.5%(507)
Married36.7%(653)
Widowed19.1%(339)
Divorced15.7%(280)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth, Georgia?

Forsyth, Georgia has about 3,776 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forsyth, Georgia?

The typical household in Forsyth, Georgia earns about $30,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forsyth, Georgia expensive?

In Forsyth, Georgia, the median home is worth about $69,700, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth, Georgia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Forsyth, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forsyth, Georgia?

About 18.5% of people in Forsyth, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forsyth, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Forsyth, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 492 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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