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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Forsyth County

Georgia · 98,407 residents · 224.632 sq mi
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Forsyth County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,890. The county has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 54,324 residents. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $177,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

98,407
+123%since 1990
from 44,083 in 1990
1990 – 2025
438 / sq mi
+123%since 1990
from 196 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+6%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K89K156K223K290K1990201020202024Forsyth County
2024267K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,890
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,114
+85%since 1990
from $15,763 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$177,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$683
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $497 in 1990
US average: $602
88.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
12.0% rent
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(43,619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(372)
Asian0.1%(40)
Diversity Score4.6%(2,044)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(90,820)
Black0.4%(426)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5,477)
Asian0.8%(771)
Diversity Score16.1%(15,867)
16
+248%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.6%
+19.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+18.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth County, Georgia?

Forsyth County, Georgia has about 98,407 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forsyth County, Georgia?

The typical household in Forsyth County, Georgia earns about $68,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forsyth County, Georgia expensive?

In Forsyth County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $177,900, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth County, Georgia?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forsyth County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forsyth County, Georgia?

About 5.5% of people in Forsyth County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forsyth County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Forsyth County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54,324 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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