Forsyth County, GA

Forsyth County Overview

253,225
TOTAL POPULATION
126,773
MALE POPULATION
126,452
FEMALE POPULATION
100.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,002
PER CAPITA INCOME
$144,747
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$131,660
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,638
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
135,435
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Forsyth County Area Codes

Race in Forsyth County

The most populous races in Forsyth County are White / Caucasian (176,237 | 69.6%), Asian (42,032 | 16.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (24,347 | 9.6%).
Race in Forsyth County
Race# Population% Population
Asian42,03216.6%
Black / African American10,3914.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific310.0%
Hispanic or Latino24,3479.6%
Native / Alaskan8670.3%
White / Caucasian176,23769.6%
Two or more Races17,5366.9%
Some other Race6,1312.4%
Total253,225100.0%

Ancestry in Forsyth County

The most populous ancestries reported in Forsyth County are English (35,579 | 14.1%), Thai (29,932 | 11.8%), German (27,730 | 11.0%), Irish (24,489 | 9.7%), and American (17,775 | 7.0%), together accounting for 53.5% of all Forsyth County residents.
Ancestry in Forsyth County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan330.0%
African2160.1%
Albanian110.0%
Alsatian90.0%
American17,7757.0%
Apache170.0%
Arab1,8110.7%
Argentinean1860.1%
Armenian1010.0%
Australian220.0%
Austrian7790.3%
Bangladeshi130.0%
Barbadian880.0%
Belgian2740.1%
Bhutanese6780.3%
Blackfeet250.0%
Bolivian550.0%
Brazilian1,0820.4%
British2,1430.9%
British West Indian390.0%
Bulgarian1620.1%
Burmese4,2091.7%
Cajun590.0%
Cambodian160.0%
Canadian3700.2%
Cape Verdean130.0%
Central American2,9721.2%
Central American Indian2930.1%
Cherokee4910.2%
Chickasaw130.0%
Chilean950.0%
Chinese290.0%
Chippewa190.0%
Choctaw1730.1%
Colombian2,2250.9%
Costa Rican710.0%
Creek360.0%
Croatian1980.1%
Cuban6680.3%
Czech7540.3%
Czechoslovakian1190.1%
Danish9770.4%
Dominican3300.1%
Dutch2,0110.8%
Dutch West Indian90.0%
Eastern European6780.3%
Ecuadorian5520.2%
Egyptian970.0%
English35,57914.1%
Ethiopian1020.0%
European5,7192.3%
Filipino2630.1%
Finnish4010.2%
French5,3382.1%
French American Indian110.0%
French Canadian8650.3%
German27,73011.0%
German Russian130.0%
Ghanaian1460.1%
Greek1,4490.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro560.0%
Guatemalan9660.4%
Guyanese450.0%
Haitian2960.1%
Honduran1,0700.4%
Hungarian8330.3%
Indian (Asian)5,0952.0%
Indonesian40.0%
Iranian8160.3%
Iraqi5580.2%
Irish24,4899.7%
Iroquois40.0%
Italian13,2915.2%
Jamaican6440.3%
Japanese1520.1%
Kenyan290.0%
Korean2,2930.9%
Laotian410.0%
Latvian2440.1%
Lebanese4170.2%
Lithuanian3430.1%
Lumbee180.0%
Malaysian2950.1%
Maltese40.0%
Menominee10.0%
Mexican11,7234.6%
Mexican American Indian330.0%
Mongolian300.0%
Moroccan500.0%
Native Hawaiian2820.1%
Navajo830.0%
Nicaraguan2580.1%
Nigerian8500.3%
Northern European5400.2%
Norwegian1,6610.7%
Pakistani1290.1%
Palestinian400.0%
Panamanian1610.1%
Pennsylvania German320.0%
Peruvian6920.3%
Polish5,9992.4%
Portuguese5440.2%
Puerto Rican2,7411.1%
Romanian5200.2%
Russian1,4780.6%
Salvadoran4460.2%
Scandinavian4950.2%
Scotch-Irish3,1901.3%
Scottish6,2122.5%
Senegalese140.0%
Serbian1470.1%
Sioux1200.1%
Slavic1940.1%
Slovak4190.2%
Slovene1730.1%
South African6170.2%
South American4,4941.8%
South American Indian1740.1%
Spaniard6710.3%
Spanish2030.1%
Sri Lankan1,3820.5%
Subsaharan African2,1540.9%
Swedish1,8880.7%
Swiss5900.2%
Syrian1660.1%
Thai29,93211.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1060.0%
Turkish3680.2%
Ukrainian8590.3%
Uruguayan1200.1%
Ute70.0%
Venezuelan5690.2%
Vietnamese820.0%
Welsh1,8790.7%
West Indian3480.1%
Yugoslavian5850.2%
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Immigrants in Forsyth County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Forsyth County came from Asia (29,762 | 11.7%), South Central Asia (21,104 | 8.3%), India (19,568 | 7.7%), Latin America (12,386 | 4.9%), and Central America (6,906 | 2.7%), together accounting for 35.4% of all Forsyth County residents.
Immigrants in Forsyth County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan190.0%
Africa2,0120.8%
Argentina1360.1%
Asia29,76211.7%
Australia400.0%
Austria640.0%
Azores160.0%
Bangladesh710.0%
Barbados170.0%
Belarus860.0%
Belgium730.0%
Belize100.0%
Bolivia90.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4010.2%
Brazil1,0440.4%
Bulgaria1000.0%
Cambodia1010.0%
Canada1,2700.5%
Caribbean1,4650.6%
Central America6,9062.7%
Chile350.0%
China3,3101.3%
Colombia1,3580.5%
Congo320.0%
Costa Rica520.0%
Croatia390.0%
Cuba2230.1%
Czechoslovakia600.0%
Denmark220.0%
Dominican Republic2660.1%
Eastern Africa2700.1%
Eastern Asia5,7992.3%
Eastern Europe2,5601.0%
Ecuador3820.2%
Egypt2450.1%
El Salvador1470.1%
England3300.1%
Eritrea270.0%
Ethiopia320.0%
Europe4,9051.9%
Fiji40.0%
France1320.1%
Germany4620.2%
Ghana5890.2%
Greece120.0%
Guatemala4940.2%
Guyana1450.1%
Haiti1810.1%
Honduras3870.2%
Hong Kong810.0%
Hungary250.0%
India19,5687.7%
Indonesia460.0%
Iran3930.2%
Iraq3630.1%
Ireland1290.1%
Israel2020.1%
Italy1420.1%
Jamaica4550.2%
Japan2040.1%
Jordan170.0%
Kazakhstan400.0%
Kenya420.0%
Korea2,2850.9%
Kuwait200.0%
Laos1100.0%
Latin America12,3864.9%
Latvia1260.1%
Lebanon870.0%
Lithuania50.0%
Malaysia400.0%
Mexico5,6052.2%
Middle Africa320.0%
Moldova490.0%
Morocco310.0%
Nepal1490.1%
Netherlands1560.1%
Nicaragua1090.0%
Nigeria3260.1%
Northern Africa2760.1%
Northern Europe1,0610.4%
Norway120.0%
Oceania560.0%
Pakistan7330.3%
Panama1020.0%
Peru3940.2%
Philippines7250.3%
Poland2680.1%
Portugal280.0%
Romania3370.1%
Russia4210.2%
Saudi Arabia680.0%
Scotland1080.0%
Senegal100.0%
Serbia260.0%
Singapore320.0%
South Africa4630.2%
South America4,0151.6%
South Central Asia21,1048.3%
South Eastern Asia1,7800.7%
Southern Europe3250.1%
Spain1430.1%
Sri Lanka720.0%
Sweden270.0%
Switzerland480.0%
Syria600.0%
Taiwan3720.2%
Thailand1370.1%
Trinidad and Tobago3060.1%
Turkey1550.1%
Uganda90.0%
Ukraine4030.2%
Uruguay480.0%
Uzbekistan590.0%
Venezuela4560.2%
Vietnam5690.2%
West Indies170.0%
Western Africa9390.4%
Western Asia1,0790.4%
Western Europe9350.4%
Yemen140.0%
Zimbabwe110.0%
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Sex and Age in Forsyth County

Sex and Age in Forsyth County

The most populous age groups in Forsyth County are 45 to 49 Years (11,438 | 9.0%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (10,603 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,197 (5.7%)6,944 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years9,305 (7.3%)9,946 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Years11,017 (8.7%)9,484 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years10,027 (7.9%)9,417 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years7,138 (5.6%)6,819 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years5,311 (4.2%)5,038 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years6,257 (4.9%)6,978 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years9,131 (7.2%)10,125 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years11,063 (8.7%)10,603 (8.4%)
45 to 49 Years11,438 (9.0%)10,279 (8.1%)
50 to 54 Years10,247 (8.1%)9,439 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years8,505 (6.7%)7,958 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years6,239 (4.9%)6,230 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years4,495 (3.5%)5,273 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years4,112 (3.2%)4,617 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years2,592 (2.0%)3,498 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years1,834 (1.5%)2,025 (1.6%)
85 Years and over865 (0.7%)1,779 (1.4%)
Total126,773 (100.0%)126,452 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Forsyth County

Median Family Size in Forsyth County

The median family size in Forsyth County is 3.31 persons per family, with married-couple families (59,764 | 86.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,244 | 4.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Forsyth County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple59,764 (86.7%)3.36
Single Male/Father3,244 (4.7%)2.73
Single Female/Mother5,940 (8.6%)3.08
Total Families68,948 (100.0%)3.31

Median Household Size in Forsyth County

The median household size in Forsyth County is 2.98 persons per household, with married-couple households (59,764 | 70.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (15,714 | 18.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Forsyth County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple59,764 (70.6%)3.38
Single Male/Father3,244 (3.8%)3.17
Single Female/Mother5,940 (7.0%)3.29
Non-family15,714 (18.6%)1.30
Total Households84,662 (100.0%)2.98

Household Size by Marriage Status in Forsyth County

Out of a total of 84,662 households in Forsyth County, 68,948 (81.4%) are family households, while 15,714 (18.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 23,914, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,815.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Forsyth County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-12,815 (15.1%)
2-Person Households23,914 (28.2%)2,071 (2.5%)
3-Person Households16,362 (19.3%)670 (0.8%)
4-Person Households19,472 (23.0%)132 (0.2%)
5-Person Households6,024 (7.1%)17 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,325 (2.8%)9 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households851 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68,948 (81.4%)15,714 (18.6%)

Female Fertility in Forsyth County

Fertility by Age in Forsyth County

Average fertility rate in Forsyth County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years2,170 (68.8%)115.0
35 to 50 years984 (31.2%)30.0
Total3,154 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forsyth County

88.3% of women with births (3,154) in Forsyth County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 11.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forsyth County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1,916 (88.3%)254 (11.7%)
35 to 50 years870 (88.4%)114 (11.6%)
Total2,785 (88.3%)369 (11.7%)

Fertility by Education in Forsyth County

Average fertility rate in Forsyth County is 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 41.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School252 (8.0%)25.0
High School Diploma374 (11.9%)48.0
College or Associate's Degree473 (15.0%)40.0
Bachelor's Degree1,319 (41.8%)69.0
Graduate Degree736 (23.3%)60.0
Total3,154 (100.0%)52.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forsyth County

11.7% of women with births in Forsyth County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 98.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 35.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School184 (73.0%)68 (27.0%)
High School Diploma278 (74.3%)96 (25.7%)
College or Associate's Degree303 (64.1%)170 (35.9%)
Bachelor's Degree1,298 (98.4%)21 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree723 (98.2%)13 (1.8%)
Total2,785 (88.3%)369 (11.7%)

Income in Forsyth County

Income Overview in Forsyth County

Per Capita Income in Forsyth County is $54,002, while median incomes of families and households are $144,747 and $131,660 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income253,225$54,002
Median Family Income68,948$144,747
Mean Family Income68,948$170,108
Median Household Income84,662$131,660
Mean Household Income84,662$158,520
Income Deficit68,948$11,638
Wage / Income Gap (%)253,22544.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)253,22555.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index253,2250.39

Earnings by Sex in Forsyth County

Average Earnings in Forsyth County are $60,400, $78,885 for men and $44,106 for women, a difference of 44.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Forsyth County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male79,535 (55.9%)$78,885
Female62,757 (44.1%)$44,106
Total142,292 (100.0%)$60,400

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forsyth County

The most common earnings brackets in Forsyth County are $100,000+ for men (33,742 | 42.4%) and $100,000+ for women (11,560 | 18.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forsyth County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,743 (3.5%)3,984 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,187 (2.8%)3,359 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,796 (2.3%)2,550 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,389 (1.8%)1,496 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,682 (2.1%)1,847 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,429 (1.8%)1,802 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,544 (1.9%)2,109 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999984 (1.2%)986 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,244 (1.6%)1,587 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,292 (1.6%)1,317 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,628 (3.3%)3,165 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,274 (2.9%)2,929 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,373 (3.0%)2,050 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,390 (3.0%)2,539 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,166 (2.7%)1,810 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,993 (2.5%)2,416 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,025 (5.1%)4,248 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,234 (5.3%)4,273 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,420 (9.3%)6,730 (10.7%)
$100,000+33,742 (42.4%)11,560 (18.4%)
Total79,535 (100.0%)62,757 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County

Average earnings in Forsyth County are $95,526 for men and $55,076 for women, a difference of 42.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $128,604, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,915. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,854, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,714.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,915$23,714
High School Diploma$47,151$32,706
College or Associate's Degree$69,588$40,470
Bachelor's Degree$118,124$62,177
Graduate Degree$128,604$74,854
Total$95,526$55,076

Family Income in Forsyth County

Family Income Brackets in Forsyth County

According to the Forsyth County family income data, there are 20,822 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 345 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006891.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993450.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4482.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2411.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,2414.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996,2749.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996,5509.5%
$100,000 to $149,99915,85823.0%
$150,000 to $199,99912,48018.1%
$200,000+20,82230.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forsyth County

4-person families (18,968 | 27.5%) account for the highest median family income in Forsyth County with $173,706 per family, while 2-person families (25,307 | 36.7%) have the highest median income of $58,170 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families25,307 (36.7%)$116,339
3-Person Families15,935 (23.1%)$146,360
4-Person Families18,968 (27.5%)$173,706
5-Person Families5,785 (8.4%)$167,944
6-Person Families2,258 (3.3%)$154,157
7+ Person Families695 (1.0%)$170,625
Total68,948 (100.0%)$144,747

Family Income by Number of Earners in Forsyth County

The median family income in Forsyth County is $144,747, with families comprising 3+ earners (9,215) having the highest median family income of $176,688, while families with no earners (6,045) have the lowest median family income of $66,349, accounting for 13.4% and 8.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Forsyth County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,045 (8.8%)$66,349
1 Earner19,894 (28.8%)$113,573
2 Earners33,794 (49.0%)$174,526
3+ Earners9,215 (13.4%)$176,688
Total68,948 (100.0%)$144,747

Household Income in Forsyth County

Household Income Brackets in Forsyth County

With 22,605 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Forsyth County, accounting for 26.7% of all households. In contrast, only 847 households (1.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,5241.8%
$10,000 to $14,9998471.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5403.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5403.0%
$35,000 to $49,9995,2496.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998,2979.8%
$75,000 to $99,9998,97410.6%
$100,000 to $149,99918,37221.7%
$150,000 to $199,99913,71516.2%
$200,000+22,60526.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Forsyth County

The median household income in Forsyth County is $131,660, with the highest median household income of $152,739 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 39,030 households (46.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $75,522, with 16,598 households (19.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years868 (1.0%)$76,938
25 to 44 Years28,166 (33.3%)$143,700
45 to 64 Years39,030 (46.1%)$152,739
65+ Years16,598 (19.6%)$75,522
Total84,662 (100.0%)$131,660

Poverty in Forsyth County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County

With 4.2% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Forsyth County, under 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 523 males (7.3%) and 576 females (8.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years523 (7.3%)306 (4.4%)
5 Years64 (4.1%)128 (7.4%)
6 to 11 Years707 (5.8%)564 (4.7%)
12 to 14 Years275 (4.3%)320 (5.6%)
15 Years121 (5.3%)110 (4.4%)
16 and 17 Years198 (4.5%)190 (4.9%)
18 to 24 Years766 (7.3%)564 (5.7%)
25 to 34 Years320 (2.8%)603 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years729 (3.6%)800 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years526 (2.4%)762 (3.9%)
55 to 64 Years534 (3.6%)766 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years298 (3.5%)673 (6.9%)
75 Years and over168 (3.2%)576 (8.1%)
Total5,229 (4.2%)6,362 (5.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County

According to the poverty statistics in Forsyth County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.6% of males and 96.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,617 (92.7%)6,624 (95.6%)
5 Years1,512 (95.9%)1,589 (92.5%)
6 to 11 Years11,436 (94.2%)11,398 (95.3%)
12 to 14 Years6,109 (95.7%)5,370 (94.4%)
15 Years2,147 (94.7%)2,364 (95.6%)
16 and 17 Years4,195 (95.5%)3,658 (95.1%)
18 to 24 Years9,706 (92.7%)9,346 (94.3%)
25 to 34 Years11,159 (97.2%)11,392 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years19,392 (96.4%)19,928 (96.1%)
45 to 54 Years21,126 (97.6%)18,956 (96.1%)
55 to 64 Years14,184 (96.4%)13,403 (94.6%)
65 to 74 Years8,266 (96.5%)9,151 (93.1%)
75 Years and over5,055 (96.8%)6,558 (91.9%)
Total120,904 (95.9%)119,737 (95.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forsyth County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Forsyth County show that 2.0% or 1,194 of the total 59,764 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.0%, comprising of 248 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forsyth County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children26,369 (98.2%)488 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children27,323 (98.4%)458 (1.7%)
3 or 4 Children4,680 (95.0%)248 (5.0%)
5 or more Children198 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58,570 (98.0%)1,194 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County

According to the poverty data in Forsyth County, 6.1% or 197 single-father households and 13.4% or 795 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (9.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 177 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children46 (3.6%)144 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children130 (7.4%)384 (12.8%)
3 or 4 Children21 (9.8%)90 (22.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)177 (100.0%)
Total197 (6.1%)795 (13.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County

The poverty data for Forsyth County shows that 1,194 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 992 of the single-parent households (10.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 248 households (5.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 177 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children488 (1.8%)190 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children458 (1.7%)514 (10.8%)
3 or 4 Children248 (5.0%)111 (18.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)177 (100.0%)
Total1,194 (2.0%)992 (10.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Forsyth County

Employment by Class of Employer in Forsyth County

Among the 128,130 employed individuals in Forsyth County, private company employees (94,345 | 73.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (8,092 | 6.3%), and local government employees (8,004 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Forsyth County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees94,34573.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,5245.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,0926.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,8695.4%
Local Government Employees8,0046.2%
State Government Employees2,0991.6%
Federal Government Employees9300.7%
Unpaid Family Workers2670.2%
Total128,130100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Forsyth County

According to the labor force statistics for Forsyth County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (194,590), 69.6% or 135,435 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 5,011 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.9% or 35,565 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.7% or 848 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,248 (42.5%)275 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years11,012 (78.9%)848 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years8,766 (84.7%)675 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years11,091 (83.8%)244 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years34,702 (84.8%)1,041 (3.0%)
45 to 54 Years35,565 (85.9%)1,067 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years13,417 (81.5%)376 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,629 (69.2%)207 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years5,068 (27.4%)294 (5.8%)
75 Years and over932 (7.4%)18 (1.9%)
Total135,435 (69.6%)5,011 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County

According to labor force statistics for Forsyth County, 83.2% of individuals (112,188) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (134,841) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 3,590 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 71,088 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.9% or 295 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,000 (70.3%)420 (5.9%)
High School Diploma12,636 (74.2%)647 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree23,452 (80.9%)1,391 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71,088 (87.0%)1,961 (2.4%)
Total112,188 (83.2%)4,315 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forsyth County are Management (21,827 | 16.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (19,157 | 14.7%), Computers & Mathematics (14,713 | 11.3%), Community & Social Service (14,281 | 11.0%), and Business & Financial (10,606 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Forsyth County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Forsyth County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.7%), and Health Technologists (74.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14,435 (66.1%)7,392 (33.9%)
Business & Financial5,427 (51.2%)5,179 (48.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science14,615 (76.3%)4,542 (23.7%)
Computers & Mathematics10,981 (74.6%)3,732 (25.4%)
Architecture & Engineering3,160 (86.5%)494 (13.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science474 (60.0%)316 (40.0%)
Community & Social Service 5,008 (35.1%)9,273 (64.9%)
Education, Arts & Media622 (40.4%)917 (59.6%)
Legal Services & Support594 (55.0%)486 (45.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2,053 (23.3%)6,747 (76.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,739 (60.8%)1,123 (39.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,640 (25.3%)4,852 (74.7%)
Health Technologists1,254 (26.0%)3,578 (74.1%)
Total (Category)41,125 (56.8%)31,238 (43.2%)
Total (Overall)73,676 (56.6%)56,541 (43.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Forsyth County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,285 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,322 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,286 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (1,253 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (965 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Forsyth County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Forsyth County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (88.0%), Security & Protection (86.9%), and Law Enforcement (85.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.8%), Personal Care & Service (81.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support115 (9.2%)1,138 (90.8%)
Security & Protection839 (86.9%)126 (13.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention537 (88.0%)73 (12.0%)
Law Enforcement302 (85.1%)53 (14.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,241 (42.4%)3,044 (57.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,352 (71.6%)934 (28.4%)
Personal Care & Service631 (19.0%)2,691 (81.0%)
Total (Category)6,178 (43.8%)7,933 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)73,676 (56.6%)56,541 (43.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Forsyth County are Sales & Related (17,332 | 13.3%), and Office & Administration (10,668 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Forsyth County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10,825 (62.5%)6,507 (37.5%)
Office & Administration2,631 (24.7%)8,037 (75.3%)
Total (Category)13,456 (48.1%)14,544 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)73,676 (56.6%)56,541 (43.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Forsyth County are Construction & Extraction (3,911 | 3.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,701 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (92 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Forsyth County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry51 (55.4%)41 (44.6%)
Construction & Extraction3,693 (94.4%)218 (5.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,666 (98.7%)35 (1.3%)
Total (Category)6,410 (95.6%)294 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)73,676 (56.6%)56,541 (43.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Forsyth County are Production (3,765 | 2.9%), Transportation (2,784 | 2.1%), and Material Moving (2,490 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Forsyth County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,604 (69.2%)1,161 (30.8%)
Transportation2,190 (78.7%)594 (21.3%)
Material Moving1,713 (68.8%)777 (31.2%)
Total (Category)6,507 (72.0%)2,532 (28.0%)
Total (Overall)73,676 (56.6%)56,541 (43.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Forsyth County

Employment Industries in Forsyth County

The major employment industries in Forsyth County include Professional & Scientific (21,174 | 16.3%), Retail Trade (14,060 | 10.8%), Manufacturing (11,845 | 9.1%), Educational Services (11,281 | 8.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (11,266 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Forsyth County

Employment Industries by Sex in Forsyth County

The Forsyth County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.6%), and Construction (81.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.3%), Educational Services (68.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Forsyth County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting342 (83.6%)67 (16.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction64 (87.7%)9 (12.3%)
Construction6,349 (81.0%)1,484 (19.0%)
Manufacturing8,617 (72.8%)3,228 (27.3%)
Wholesale Trade2,396 (73.6%)858 (26.4%)
Retail Trade8,272 (58.8%)5,788 (41.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,276 (70.0%)1,401 (30.0%)
Utilities947 (73.8%)336 (26.2%)
Information3,721 (65.4%)1,964 (34.5%)
Finance & Insurance5,608 (55.9%)4,427 (44.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,834 (58.2%)1,319 (41.8%)
Professional & Scientific13,717 (64.8%)7,457 (35.2%)
Enterprise Management198 (55.3%)160 (44.7%)
Administrative & Support3,574 (61.3%)2,261 (38.8%)
Educational Services3,524 (31.2%)7,757 (68.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,562 (22.7%)8,704 (77.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,438 (63.3%)833 (36.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,239 (43.1%)4,283 (56.9%)
Public Administration1,388 (63.1%)811 (36.9%)
Total73,676 (56.6%)56,541 (43.4%)

Education in Forsyth County

School Enrollment in Forsyth County

The most common levels of schooling among the 71,429 students in Forsyth County are high school (17,522 | 24.5%), elementary school (16,432 | 23.0%), and middle school (15,618 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Forsyth County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,9276.9%
Kindergarten3,5004.9%
Elementary School16,43223.0%
Middle School15,61821.9%
High School17,52224.5%
College / Undergraduate10,48914.7%
Graduate / Professional2,9414.1%
Total71,429100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forsyth County

Out of a total of 71,429 students who are enrolled in schools in Forsyth County, 11,500 (16.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 59,929 (83.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,486 (68.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4,917 (91.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forsyth County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,137 (31.4%)2,486 (68.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old16,048 (86.3%)2,540 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds18,132 (89.8%)2,055 (10.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds11,548 (90.4%)1,221 (9.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4,917 (91.6%)448 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,982 (82.8%)1,032 (17.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,499 (66.8%)744 (33.2%)
35 Years and over1,654 (62.6%)986 (37.3%)
Total59,929 (83.9%)11,500 (16.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forsyth County

Business (25,330 | 25.6%), engineering (12,908 | 13.1%), computers & mathematics (10,795 | 10.9%), education (9,047 | 9.1%), and science & technology (8,010 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 98,876 individuals in Forsyth County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forsyth County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics10,79510.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,1684.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2,8162.9%
Psychology3,9794.0%
Social Sciences5,0515.1%
Engineering12,90813.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies7060.7%
Science & Technology8,0108.1%
Business25,33025.6%
Education9,0479.1%
Literature & Languages2,6842.7%
Liberal Arts & History2,9453.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2,8442.9%
Communications3,7193.8%
Arts & Humanities3,8743.9%
Total98,876100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Forsyth County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forsyth County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Forsyth County are males with 2 vehicles (34,798, accounting for 47.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (26,355, making up 62.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forsyth County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle878 (1.2%)659 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle7,547 (10.4%)6,920 (12.5%)
2 Vehicles34,798 (47.9%)26,355 (47.5%)
3 Vehicles16,980 (23.4%)12,869 (23.2%)
4 Vehicles8,949 (12.3%)6,590 (11.9%)
5 or more Vehicles3,497 (4.8%)2,060 (3.7%)
Total72,649 (100.0%)55,453 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Forsyth County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Forsyth County are 20 to 24 minutes (12,932 commuters, 13.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (12,688 commuters, 13.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (12,562 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Forsyth County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7031.8%
5 to 9 Minutes5,5485.8%
10 to 14 Minutes9,3979.9%
15 to 19 Minutes12,56213.2%
20 to 24 Minutes12,93213.6%
25 to 29 Minutes6,6767.0%
30 to 34 Minutes12,68813.4%
35 to 39 Minutes3,5543.7%
40 to 44 Minutes6,0056.3%
45 to 59 Minutes10,69911.3%
60 to 89 Minutes9,79110.3%
90 or more Minutes3,5123.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Forsyth County

The most common commute times in Forsyth County are 30 to 34 minutes (7,017 commuters, 13.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (6,200 commuters, 14.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Forsyth County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,020 (1.9%)683 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,656 (5.0%)2,892 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,431 (8.3%)4,966 (11.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,774 (12.7%)5,788 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes6,732 (12.6%)6,200 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,702 (6.9%)2,974 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,017 (13.2%)5,671 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,993 (3.7%)1,561 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,457 (6.5%)2,548 (6.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,721 (12.6%)3,978 (9.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,544 (12.3%)3,247 (7.8%)
90 or more Minutes2,268 (4.3%)1,244 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forsyth County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Forsyth County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (8,435, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,879, 14.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forsyth County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,848 (3.5%)739 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,678 (3.2%)606 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,353 (4.4%)1,267 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,175 (9.7%)3,527 (8.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,826 (9.0%)4,957 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,290 (13.7%)5,879 (14.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,315 (11.8%)5,485 (13.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,435 (15.8%)5,832 (14.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,553 (6.7%)2,922 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,571 (8.6%)3,586 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,583 (3.0%)1,808 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,000 (1.9%)854 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,159 (4.1%)2,337 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,529 (4.7%)1,953 (4.7%)
Total53,315 (100.0%)41,752 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Ownership in Forsyth County

Of the total 84,662 dwellings in Forsyth County, owner-occupied units account for 71,824 (84.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,838 (15.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Forsyth County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units71,82484.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,83815.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units84,662100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Household Size in Forsyth County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12,81515.1%
2-Person Household25,98530.7%
3-Person Household17,03220.1%
4+ Person Household28,83034.1%
Total Housing Units84,662100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forsyth County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,912 (69.5%)3,903 (30.5%)
2-Person Household22,770 (87.6%)3,215 (12.4%)
3-Person Household14,574 (85.6%)2,458 (14.4%)
4+ Person Household25,568 (88.7%)3,262 (11.3%)
Total Housing Units71,824 (84.8%)12,838 (15.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,103 (59.4%)1,440 (40.6%)
High School Diploma8,381 (79.8%)2,121 (20.2%)
College/Associate Degree15,455 (78.7%)4,187 (21.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45,885 (90.0%)5,090 (10.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forsyth County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,1779.7%
35 to 44 Years20,85724.6%
45 to 54 Years22,55926.7%
55 to 64 Years16,47119.5%
65 to 74 Years9,67911.4%
75 to 84 Years5,6616.7%
85 Years and Over1,2581.5%
Total84,662100.0%

Housing Finances in Forsyth County

Median Income by Occupancy in Forsyth County

Median Income by Occupancy in Forsyth County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied71,824 (84.8%)$144,361
Renter-Occupied12,838 (15.2%)$72,310
Average84,662 (100.0%)$131,660

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forsyth County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000667 (0.9%)240 (1.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999503 (0.7%)127 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999472 (0.7%)373 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999469 (0.6%)547 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,011 (1.4%)535 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,842 (2.6%)703 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,517 (4.9%)1,763 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,014 (8.4%)2,264 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,142 (9.9%)1,813 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,587 (21.7%)2,768 (21.6%)
$150,000 or more34,600 (48.2%)1,705 (13.3%)
Total71,824 (100.0%)12,838 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forsyth County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forsyth County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,698 (2.4%)30 (0.2%)
$300 to $4994,278 (6.0%)67 (0.5%)
$500 to $7997,617 (10.6%)651 (5.1%)
$800 to $9993,263 (4.5%)851 (6.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4997,198 (10.0%)2,521 (19.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,940 (16.6%)3,396 (26.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,771 (17.8%)2,899 (22.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9999,745 (13.6%)1,053 (8.2%)
$3,000 or more13,314 (18.5%)562 (4.4%)
Total71,824 (100.0%)12,838 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Forsyth County

Housing Structures in Forsyth County

Housing Structures in Forsyth County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached72,40885.5%
Single Unit, Attached5,4196.4%
2 Unit Apartments2140.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4370.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5480.6%
10 or more Apartments3,3143.9%
Mobile Home / Other2,3222.7%
Total84,662100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forsyth County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forsyth County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached66,478 (91.8%)5,930 (8.2%)
Single Unit, Attached3,881 (71.6%)1,538 (28.4%)
2 Unit Apartments46 (21.5%)168 (78.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments237 (54.2%)200 (45.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments34 (6.2%)514 (93.8%)
10 or more Apartments121 (3.6%)3,193 (96.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,027 (44.2%)1,295 (55.8%)
Total71,824 (84.8%)12,838 (15.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forsyth County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forsyth County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room119 (0.2%)90 (0.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms647 (0.9%)2,162 (16.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms8,327 (11.6%)5,084 (39.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms19,326 (26.9%)3,234 (25.2%)
8 or more Rooms43,405 (60.4%)2,268 (17.7%)
Total71,824 (100.0%)12,838 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forsyth County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forsyth County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas52,892 (73.6%)4,733 (36.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,494 (3.5%)407 (3.2%)
Electricity15,899 (22.1%)7,551 (58.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene129 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels325 (0.4%)96 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used85 (0.1%)51 (0.4%)
Total71,824 (100.0%)12,838 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Forsyth County

Household Vehicle Usage in Forsyth County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle916 (1.3%)610 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle12,854 (17.9%)5,106 (39.8%)
2 Vehicles36,537 (50.9%)5,105 (39.8%)
3 or more Vehicles21,517 (30.0%)2,017 (15.7%)
Total71,824 (100.0%)12,838 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Forsyth County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Forsyth County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units16,85254,972
Median Property Value$416,700$460,600
Median Household Income$100,586$29,473
Monthly Housing Costs$601$13,301
Real Estate Taxes$2,314$442

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000677 (4.0%)395 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999303 (1.8%)236 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,227 (19.2%)8,220 (14.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,248 (43.0%)23,786 (43.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,755 (22.3%)16,177 (29.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,047 (6.2%)4,204 (7.6%)
$1,000,000 or more595 (3.5%)1,954 (3.5%)
Total16,852 (100.0%)54,972 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000481 (2.9%)475 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999991 (5.9%)689 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,033 (6.1%)961 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,371 (8.1%)809 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,533 (15.0%)2,146 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,968 (11.7%)3,481 (6.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,348 (19.9%)5,174 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more5,127 (30.4%)12,239 (22.3%)
Total16,852 (100.0%)54,972 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forsyth County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Forsyth County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,860 (17.0%)158,072 (287.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,440 (20.4%)12,074 (22.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,084 (12.4%)17,630 (32.1%)
4.0x or more8,299 (49.2%)9,981 (18.2%)
Total16,852 (100.0%)54,972 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,105 (18.4%)117 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4993,217 (19.1%)2,833 (5.1%)
$800 to $1,49910,144 (60.2%)4,223 (7.7%)
Total16,852 (100.0%)54,972 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Forsyth County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forsyth County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years16,675 (95.5%)781 (4.5%)
6 to 18 Years50,145 (94.3%)3,055 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years16,267 (88.3%)2,148 (11.7%)
26 to 34 Years18,382 (85.3%)3,181 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years36,911 (90.4%)3,900 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years37,817 (91.5%)3,528 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years26,352 (91.2%)2,535 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years17,941 (97.6%)447 (2.4%)
75 Years and older12,238 (99.0%)119 (1.0%)
Total232,728 (92.2%)19,694 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forsyth County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forsyth County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born16,675 (95.5%)781 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen50,145 (94.3%)3,055 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen16,267 (88.3%)2,148 (11.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forsyth County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forsyth County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,421 (81.7%)1,892 (18.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,056 (83.2%)2,628 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99917,050 (80.6%)4,106 (19.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99921,779 (88.6%)2,802 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over172,297 (95.5%)8,205 (4.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forsyth County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,504 (14.3%)14,549 (83.4%)
6 to 18 Years6,015 (11.3%)45,310 (85.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,052 (5.7%)15,611 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years685 (3.2%)17,932 (83.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,420 (3.5%)35,907 (88.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,747 (4.2%)37,055 (89.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,753 (6.1%)25,097 (86.9%)
65 to 74 Years16,902 (91.9%)10,679 (58.1%)
75 Years and over12,122 (98.1%)7,528 (60.9%)
Total44,200 (17.5%)209,668 (83.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forsyth County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years81 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,193 (4.4%)773 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,283 (5.9%)1,223 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,582 (6.4%)3,548 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,717 (20.1%)1,257 (12.8%)
75 Years and over2,311 (44.3%)3,486 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Forsyth County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years81 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.2%)81 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years362 (1.7%)184 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,229 (2.2%)681 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years790 (9.2%)452 (4.6%)
75 Years and over1,321 (25.3%)1,577 (22.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years187 (0.7%)217 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years156 (0.7%)150 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years796 (1.4%)692 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years234 (2.7%)151 (1.5%)
75 Years and over257 (4.9%)784 (11.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years951 (3.5%)584 (2.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,010 (4.6%)865 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,208 (2.1%)1,682 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years329 (3.8%)142 (1.5%)
75 Years and over477 (9.1%)913 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years264 (1.0%)100 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years67 (0.3%)234 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,381 (2.5%)1,689 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years831 (9.7%)614 (6.2%)
75 Years and over1,216 (23.3%)2,256 (31.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years436 (1.6%)88 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years119 (0.5%)137 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years519 (0.9%)580 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years194 (2.3%)223 (2.3%)
75 Years and over433 (8.3%)847 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Forsyth County

Computing Device Access in Forsyth County

Computing Device Access in Forsyth County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop78,48992.7%
Smartphone80,57395.2%
Tablet69,72682.4%
No Computing Device1,3971.7%
Total84,662100.0%

Internet Access in Forsyth County

Internet Access in Forsyth County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet330.0%
Broadband Home75,94289.7%
Cellular Data Only4,3645.1%
Satellite Internet6,5437.7%
No Internet2,6623.1%
Total84,662100.0%

Forsyth County Summary

Forsyth County, Georgia is located in the north-central part of the state, about 40 miles north of Atlanta. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area and is bordered by Hall, Dawson, Lumpkin, and Cherokee counties. The county seat is Cumming, and the county has a population of over 200,000 people.

History

Forsyth County was created in 1832 from parts of Cherokee and Hall counties. It was named after John Forsyth, who served as Governor of Georgia from 1827 to 1829. The county was originally inhabited by the Cherokee and Creek Native American tribes. In 1838, the Cherokee were forced to leave the area as part of the Trail of Tears.
In the late 19th century, the county became a popular destination for wealthy families from Atlanta and other parts of the state. The county was known for its mineral springs, which were believed to have healing properties. The county also became a popular destination for wealthy families from other parts of the country.
In the early 20th century, the county experienced a period of rapid growth. The population increased from just over 5,000 in 1900 to over 20,000 in 1930. This growth was largely due to the development of the county’s agricultural and industrial sectors.

Geography

Forsyth County is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county is mostly rural, with rolling hills and forests. The county is home to several lakes, including Lake Lanier, which is the largest lake in the state. The county is also home to several state parks, including Sawnee Mountain Preserve and Big Creek State Park.

Economy

Forsyth County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including poultry farms and dairy farms. The county is also home to several large manufacturing companies, including carpet and textile manufacturers.
The county is also home to several large retail and commercial businesses. The county is home to several large shopping malls, including The Collection at Forsyth and The Avenue Forsyth. The county is also home to several large corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the Home Depot and the United Parcel Service.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Forsyth County had a population of 175,511. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 11.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $60,872, and the median income for a family was $71,837. The per capita income for the county was $30,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Forsyth County?
Total Population of Forsyth County is 253,225.
What is the Total Male Population of Forsyth County?
Total Male Population of Forsyth County is 126,773.
What is the Total Female Population of Forsyth County?
Total Female Population of Forsyth County is 126,452.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Forsyth County?
There are 100.25 Males per 100 Females in Forsyth County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Forsyth County?
There are 99.75 Females per 100 Males in Forsyth County.
What is the Median Population Age in Forsyth County?
Median Population Age in Forsyth County is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Forsyth County
Average Family Size in Forsyth County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Forsyth County
Average Household Size in Forsyth County is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Forsyth County?
Per Capita income in Forsyth County is $54,002.
What is the Median Family Income in Forsyth County?
Median Family Income in Forsyth County is $144,747.
What is the Median Household income in Forsyth County?
Median Household Income in Forsyth County is $131,660.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Forsyth County?
Income or Wage Gap in Forsyth County is 44.1%.
Women in Forsyth County earn 55.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Forsyth County?
Family Income Deficit in Forsyth County is $11,638.
Families that are below poverty line in Forsyth County earn $11,638 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Forsyth County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Forsyth County is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Forsyth County?
There are 135,435 People in the Labor Forcein in Forsyth County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Forsyth County?
69.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Forsyth County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Forsyth County?
Unemployment Rate in Forsyth County is 3.7%.