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Forsyth County

Georgia · 251,283 residents · 224.632 sq mi
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Forsyth County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,834. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 152,876 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251,283
+155%since 2000
from 98,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,119 / sq mi
+155%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K89K156K223K290K1990201020202024Forsyth County
2024267K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,834
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,890 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,470
+60%since 2000
from $29,114 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,432
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $683 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(90,820)
Black0.4%(426)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5,477)
Asian0.8%(771)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(15,867)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(159,407)
Black4.2%(10,455)
Hispanic / Latino10%(25,226)
Asian18%(45,117)
Other3.2%(8,068)
Diversity Score67.7%(170,112)
Segregation Score33.9%(85,251)
Diversity Score
68
+320%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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FORSYTH COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forsyth County, Georgia?

Forsyth County, Georgia has about 251,283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forsyth County, Georgia earns about $112,834 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 $362,300, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Forsyth County, Georgia?

About 54.8% 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 5.2% 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 207,200 residents, a change of about 470 percent over that period.

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