Forsyth County, NC

Forsyth County Map

Forsyth County Map

Forsyth County Overview

383,739
TOTAL POPULATION
182,947
MALE POPULATION
200,792
FEMALE POPULATION
91.11
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,600
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,040
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,229
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,601
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
189,555
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Forsyth County Area Codes

Race in Forsyth County

The most populous races in Forsyth County are White / Caucasian (231,971 | 60.5%), Black / African American (99,010 | 25.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (52,425 | 13.7%).
Race in Forsyth County
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,3342.4%
Black / African American99,01025.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific2320.1%
Hispanic or Latino52,42513.7%
Native / Alaskan1,4610.4%
White / Caucasian231,97160.5%
Two or more Races25,1656.6%
Some other Race16,5664.3%
Total383,739100.0%

Ancestry in Forsyth County

The most populous ancestries reported in Forsyth County are English (45,212 | 11.8%), German (39,028 | 10.2%), Irish (29,864 | 7.8%), Mexican (29,318 | 7.6%), and American (24,020 | 6.3%), together accounting for 43.6% of all Forsyth County residents.
Ancestry in Forsyth County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,7040.4%
Albanian330.0%
American24,0206.3%
Apache190.0%
Arab1,3830.4%
Argentinean1990.1%
Armenian920.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac340.0%
Australian1340.0%
Austrian3650.1%
Bahamian250.0%
Bangladeshi510.0%
Barbadian1270.0%
Basque130.0%
Belgian2230.1%
Belizean690.0%
Bhutanese5700.2%
Blackfeet3360.1%
Brazilian1210.0%
British2,3340.6%
British West Indian810.0%
Bulgarian280.0%
Burmese6930.2%
Cajun90.0%
Canadian4850.1%
Cape Verdean310.0%
Celtic320.0%
Central American8,1612.1%
Central American Indian5640.2%
Cherokee9860.3%
Chickasaw140.0%
Chilean2000.1%
Chippewa20.0%
Choctaw1080.0%
Colombian1,5350.4%
Comanche110.0%
Costa Rican950.0%
Creek210.0%
Croatian6040.2%
Cuban1,2730.3%
Czech5330.1%
Czechoslovakian1730.1%
Danish6150.2%
Dominican1,6490.4%
Dutch2,6200.7%
Eastern European3720.1%
Ecuadorian1320.0%
Egyptian7830.2%
English45,21211.8%
Estonian460.0%
Ethiopian450.0%
European7,3251.9%
Filipino3740.1%
Finnish5450.1%
French4,6441.2%
French American Indian180.0%
French Canadian1,0240.3%
German39,02810.2%
German Russian330.0%
Ghanaian2120.1%
Greek1,7970.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro720.0%
Guatemalan1,2980.3%
Guyanese2280.1%
Haitian2060.1%
Honduran1,2640.3%
Hungarian5980.2%
Indian (Asian)2,9680.8%
Indonesian1110.0%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian2450.1%
Iraqi50.0%
Irish29,8647.8%
Iroquois1130.0%
Israeli1080.0%
Italian10,5202.7%
Jamaican1,1400.3%
Japanese1580.0%
Kenyan390.0%
Korean1,7790.5%
Laotian1190.0%
Lebanese2160.1%
Liberian290.0%
Lithuanian3430.1%
Lumbee4840.1%
Luxembourger190.0%
Macedonian690.0%
Malaysian120.0%
Mexican29,3187.6%
Mexican American Indian3830.1%
Mongolian1140.0%
Moroccan990.0%
Native Hawaiian2220.1%
Navajo500.0%
New Zealander500.0%
Nicaraguan2990.1%
Nigerian4270.1%
Northern European3420.1%
Norwegian1,9880.5%
Pakistani2960.1%
Palestinian380.0%
Panamanian2300.1%
Pennsylvania German400.0%
Peruvian6350.2%
Polish4,4751.2%
Portuguese5160.1%
Potawatomi180.0%
Puerto Rican5,2551.4%
Romanian1860.1%
Russian9120.2%
Salvadoran4,9751.3%
Scandinavian1,1680.3%
Scotch-Irish6,4481.7%
Scottish8,3762.2%
Senegalese3110.1%
Serbian1330.0%
Sioux910.0%
Slavic4990.1%
Slovak4030.1%
Slovene790.0%
South African130.0%
South American3,5140.9%
South American Indian830.0%
Spaniard4380.1%
Spanish4710.1%
Spanish American250.0%
Sri Lankan8860.2%
Subsaharan African3,2350.8%
Sudanese1610.0%
Swedish1,7980.5%
Swiss9450.3%
Syrian220.0%
Thai2,5030.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian860.0%
Turkish2200.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander100.0%
Ugandan1360.0%
Ukrainian4740.1%
Uruguayan2270.1%
Venezuelan5860.2%
Vietnamese250.0%
Welsh2,6260.7%
West Indian3420.1%
Yakama190.0%
Yugoslavian1170.0%
Zimbabwean560.0%
View All 146 Rows

Immigrants in Forsyth County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Forsyth County came from Latin America (21,018 | 5.5%), Central America (16,892 | 4.4%), Mexico (12,055 | 3.1%), Asia (7,551 | 2.0%), and El Salvador (3,073 | 0.8%), together accounting for 15.8% of all Forsyth County residents.
Immigrants in Forsyth County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2,1550.6%
Albania270.0%
Argentina640.0%
Asia7,5512.0%
Australia720.0%
Austria400.0%
Bangladesh270.0%
Barbados200.0%
Belarus210.0%
Belgium90.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1080.0%
Brazil2380.1%
Cambodia810.0%
Canada3600.1%
Caribbean1,6180.4%
Central America16,8924.4%
Chile960.0%
China2,0990.5%
Colombia1,1300.3%
Costa Rica720.0%
Croatia10.0%
Cuba2870.1%
Czechoslovakia280.0%
Denmark90.0%
Dominican Republic8920.2%
Eastern Africa3750.1%
Eastern Asia2,7210.7%
Eastern Europe9160.2%
Ecuador720.0%
Egypt6540.2%
El Salvador3,0730.8%
England3550.1%
Eritrea70.0%
Ethiopia310.0%
Europe2,9620.8%
France600.0%
Germany5300.1%
Ghana2150.1%
Greece1830.1%
Guatemala9200.2%
Guyana1250.0%
Haiti560.0%
Honduras6110.2%
Hong Kong1110.0%
Hungary470.0%
India1,6790.4%
Indonesia870.0%
Iran2160.1%
Iraq160.0%
Ireland1500.0%
Israel270.0%
Italy1860.1%
Jamaica2060.1%
Japan2600.1%
Jordan340.0%
Kenya1310.0%
Korea3620.1%
Kuwait300.0%
Laos40.0%
Latin America21,0185.5%
Lebanon620.0%
Liberia1390.0%
Malaysia300.0%
Mexico12,0553.1%
Middle Africa210.0%
Moldova640.0%
Morocco290.0%
Nepal3620.1%
Netherlands140.0%
Nicaragua1310.0%
Nigeria1650.0%
Northern Africa7110.2%
Northern Europe9340.2%
Norway410.0%
Oceania890.0%
Pakistan3620.1%
Panama300.0%
Peru3220.1%
Philippines8900.2%
Poland2050.1%
Portugal200.0%
Romania720.0%
Russia2460.1%
Saudi Arabia60.0%
Scotland570.0%
Senegal1760.1%
Singapore480.0%
South Africa1420.0%
South America2,5080.6%
South Central Asia2,7670.7%
South Eastern Asia1,8240.5%
Southern Europe4310.1%
Spain420.0%
Sudan280.0%
Sweden1080.0%
Syria50.0%
Taiwan2720.1%
Thailand2220.1%
Trinidad and Tobago90.0%
Turkey340.0%
Uganda950.0%
Ukraine580.0%
Uruguay1410.0%
Venezuela3200.1%
Vietnam3510.1%
West Indies340.0%
Western Africa7910.2%
Western Asia2390.1%
Western Europe6810.2%
Yemen90.0%
Zaire210.0%
Zimbabwe560.0%
View All 112 Rows

Sex and Age in Forsyth County

Sex and Age in Forsyth County

The most populous age groups in Forsyth County are 10 to 14 Years (13,980 | 7.6%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (14,611 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,147 (6.1%)10,803 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years11,236 (6.1%)11,106 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years13,980 (7.6%)13,123 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years13,629 (7.4%)14,611 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years12,736 (7.0%)13,597 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years12,253 (6.7%)13,105 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years11,962 (6.5%)13,022 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Years11,187 (6.1%)11,606 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years10,892 (5.9%)12,473 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years11,273 (6.2%)12,289 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years12,133 (6.6%)12,727 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years12,447 (6.8%)13,019 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years11,125 (6.1%)13,282 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years9,246 (5.1%)11,162 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years7,711 (4.2%)9,450 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years4,920 (2.7%)6,011 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years2,742 (1.5%)4,351 (2.2%)
85 Years and over2,328 (1.3%)5,055 (2.5%)
Total182,947 (100.0%)200,792 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Forsyth County

Median Family Size in Forsyth County

The median family size in Forsyth County is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (21,631 | 22.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.29 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,597 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Forsyth County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple66,265 (70.1%)3.12
Single Male/Father6,597 (7.0%)2.81
Single Female/Mother21,631 (22.9%)3.29
Total Families94,493 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Forsyth County

The median household size in Forsyth County is 2.44 persons per household, with single female/mother households (21,631 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (58,603 | 38.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Forsyth County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple66,265 (43.3%)3.14
Single Male/Father6,597 (4.3%)3.18
Single Female/Mother21,631 (14.1%)3.46
Non-family58,603 (38.3%)1.19
Total Households153,096 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Forsyth County

Out of a total of 153,096 households in Forsyth County, 94,493 (61.7%) are family households, while 58,603 (38.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 45,086, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 49,726.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Forsyth County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-49,726 (32.5%)
2-Person Households45,086 (29.4%)8,039 (5.2%)
3-Person Households22,283 (14.5%)587 (0.4%)
4-Person Households15,872 (10.4%)225 (0.2%)
5-Person Households6,782 (4.4%)26 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,309 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,161 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total94,493 (61.7%)58,603 (38.3%)

Female Fertility in Forsyth County

Fertility by Age in Forsyth County

Average fertility rate in Forsyth County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years309 (6.9%)21.0
20 to 34 years3,214 (72.2%)81.0
35 to 50 years928 (20.8%)24.0
Total4,451 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forsyth County

59.6% of women with births (4,451) in Forsyth County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 98.1% 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 12.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Forsyth County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years6 (1.9%)303 (98.1%)
20 to 34 years1,838 (57.2%)1,376 (42.8%)
35 to 50 years809 (87.2%)119 (12.8%)
Total2,653 (59.6%)1,798 (40.4%)

Fertility by Education in Forsyth County

Average fertility rate in Forsyth County is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 27.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School338 (7.6%)22.0
High School Diploma1,233 (27.7%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree1,157 (26.0%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree1,205 (27.1%)64.0
Graduate Degree518 (11.6%)45.0
Total4,451 (100.0%)48.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forsyth County

40.4% 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 95.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 75.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School83 (24.6%)255 (75.4%)
High School Diploma392 (31.8%)841 (68.2%)
College or Associate's Degree565 (48.8%)592 (51.2%)
Bachelor's Degree1,147 (95.2%)58 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree465 (89.8%)53 (10.2%)
Total2,653 (59.6%)1,798 (40.4%)

Income in Forsyth County

Income Overview in Forsyth County

Per Capita Income in Forsyth County is $35,600, while median incomes of families and households are $79,040 and $61,229 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income383,739$35,600
Median Family Income94,493$79,040
Mean Family Income94,493$106,742
Median Household Income153,096$61,229
Mean Household Income153,096$86,880
Income Deficit94,493$11,601
Wage / Income Gap (%)383,73921.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)383,73978.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index383,7390.48

Earnings by Sex in Forsyth County

Average Earnings in Forsyth County are $37,158, $42,094 for men and $33,105 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Forsyth County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male99,280 (50.6%)$42,094
Female96,851 (49.4%)$33,105
Total196,131 (100.0%)$37,158

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forsyth County

The most common earnings brackets in Forsyth County are $100,000+ for men (15,667 | 15.8%) and $100,000+ for women (7,239 | 7.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Forsyth County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,059 (5.1%)6,598 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,722 (2.7%)4,060 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,269 (3.3%)4,053 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,207 (2.2%)2,803 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,142 (3.2%)3,968 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,664 (2.7%)3,198 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,534 (2.5%)3,325 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,427 (2.4%)2,700 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,588 (2.6%)2,983 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,760 (2.8%)3,861 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9996,220 (6.3%)6,802 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,240 (6.3%)7,004 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,980 (5.0%)5,389 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9995,293 (5.3%)5,822 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,782 (5.8%)4,939 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,086 (4.1%)4,226 (4.4%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,967 (8.0%)6,288 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,988 (5.0%)5,042 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,685 (8.7%)6,551 (6.8%)
$100,000+15,667 (15.8%)7,239 (7.5%)
Total99,280 (100.0%)96,851 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County

Average earnings in Forsyth County are $47,592 for men and $37,945 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,618, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,688. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,039, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,881.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,688$22,881
High School Diploma$38,464$27,858
College or Associate's Degree$45,713$34,562
Bachelor's Degree$64,739$47,029
Graduate Degree$96,618$64,039
Total$47,592$37,945

Family Income in Forsyth County

Family Income Brackets in Forsyth County

According to the Forsyth County family income data, there are 18,237 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,890 families (2.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,9694.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8902.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994,8195.1%
$25,000 to $34,9997,5598.0%
$35,000 to $49,9999,82710.4%
$50,000 to $74,99916,72517.7%
$75,000 to $99,99913,60714.4%
$100,000 to $149,99918,23719.3%
$150,000 to $199,9998,0328.5%
$200,000+9,82710.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forsyth County

4-person families (14,824 | 15.7%) account for the highest median family income in Forsyth County with $104,611 per family, while 2-person families (47,581 | 50.3%) have the highest median income of $36,168 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families47,581 (50.3%)$72,337
3-Person Families21,930 (23.2%)$83,866
4-Person Families14,824 (15.7%)$104,611
5-Person Families6,190 (6.6%)$84,731
6-Person Families2,965 (3.1%)$87,215
7+ Person Families1,003 (1.1%)$76,370
Total94,493 (100.0%)$79,040

Family Income by Number of Earners in Forsyth County

The median family income in Forsyth County is $79,040, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,630) having the highest median family income of $133,937, while families with no earners (15,251) have the lowest median family income of $47,396, accounting for 9.1% and 16.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Forsyth County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15,251 (16.1%)$47,396
1 Earner32,960 (34.9%)$55,045
2 Earners37,652 (39.9%)$104,894
3+ Earners8,630 (9.1%)$133,937
Total94,493 (100.0%)$79,040

Household Income in Forsyth County

Household Income Brackets in Forsyth County

With 26,026 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Forsyth County, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 7,042 households (4.6%) 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 $10,0009,3396.1%
$10,000 to $14,9997,0424.6%
$15,000 to $24,99913,4728.8%
$25,000 to $34,99915,31010.0%
$35,000 to $49,99918,67812.2%
$50,000 to $74,99926,02617.0%
$75,000 to $99,99919,59612.8%
$100,000 to $149,99922,81114.9%
$150,000 to $199,9999,7986.4%
$200,000+11,0237.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Forsyth County

The median household income in Forsyth County is $61,229, with the highest median household income of $73,528 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 56,871 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,434, with 5,542 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Forsyth County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years5,542 (3.6%)$29,434
25 to 44 Years49,998 (32.7%)$63,843
45 to 64 Years56,871 (37.1%)$73,528
65+ Years40,685 (26.6%)$49,123
Total153,096 (100.0%)$61,229

Poverty in Forsyth County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County

With 13.9% poverty level for males and 16.4% for females among the residents of Forsyth County, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 924 males (33.6%) and 2,225 females (27.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,516 (22.9%)2,264 (21.2%)
5 Years635 (31.7%)534 (26.4%)
6 to 11 Years3,707 (23.8%)3,542 (25.5%)
12 to 14 Years1,244 (16.9%)2,225 (27.3%)
15 Years924 (33.6%)593 (25.1%)
16 and 17 Years952 (19.0%)923 (17.1%)
18 to 24 Years3,115 (20.0%)3,673 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,671 (11.1%)4,633 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,043 (9.3%)4,012 (16.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,045 (8.8%)2,804 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,701 (11.6%)3,246 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,438 (8.6%)1,920 (9.3%)
75 Years and over724 (7.4%)1,676 (11.3%)
Total24,715 (13.9%)32,045 (16.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Forsyth County

According to the poverty statistics in Forsyth County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.6% of males and 90.6% 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 Years8,481 (77.1%)8,415 (78.8%)
5 Years1,370 (68.3%)1,490 (73.6%)
6 to 11 Years11,855 (76.2%)10,360 (74.5%)
12 to 14 Years6,133 (83.1%)5,935 (72.7%)
15 Years1,825 (66.4%)1,770 (74.9%)
16 and 17 Years4,050 (81.0%)4,488 (82.9%)
18 to 24 Years12,426 (80.0%)12,230 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Years21,316 (88.9%)21,367 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years19,833 (90.7%)19,961 (83.3%)
45 to 54 Years21,253 (91.2%)22,161 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years20,660 (88.4%)22,932 (87.6%)
65 to 74 Years15,381 (91.4%)18,608 (90.6%)
75 Years and over9,070 (92.6%)13,178 (88.7%)
Total153,653 (86.1%)162,895 (83.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forsyth County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Forsyth County show that 4.3% or 2,851 of the total 66,265 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.3%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.9%, which includes 1,183 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Forsyth County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children39,955 (97.1%)1,183 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children18,577 (95.6%)853 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children4,671 (86.2%)751 (13.9%)
5 or more Children211 (76.7%)64 (23.3%)
Total63,414 (95.7%)2,851 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County

According to the poverty data in Forsyth County, 17.1% or 1,130 single-father households and 26.8% or 5,792 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 149 households (74.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children249 (8.0%)778 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children658 (21.7%)3,411 (28.0%)
3 or 4 Children164 (42.6%)1,454 (59.5%)
5 or more Children59 (100.0%)149 (74.9%)
Total1,130 (17.1%)5,792 (26.8%)

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

The poverty data for Forsyth County shows that 2,851 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 6,922 of the single-parent households (24.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (23.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 208 household (80.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Forsyth County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,183 (2.9%)1,027 (10.3%)
1 or 2 Children853 (4.4%)4,069 (26.7%)
3 or 4 Children751 (13.9%)1,618 (57.2%)
5 or more Children64 (23.3%)208 (80.6%)
Total2,851 (4.3%)6,922 (24.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Forsyth County

Employment by Class of Employer in Forsyth County

Among the 175,739 employed individuals in Forsyth County, private company employees (120,141 | 68.4%), not-for-profit organizations (20,718 | 11.8%), and local government employees (10,304 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Forsyth County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees120,14168.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,6343.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8,9995.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations20,71811.8%
Local Government Employees10,3045.9%
State Government Employees6,2393.5%
Federal Government Employees3,2861.9%
Unpaid Family Workers4180.2%
Total175,739100.0%

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 (307,220), 61.7% or 189,555 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 10,615 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.2% or 21,037 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.9% or 1,089 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,836 (33.9%)1,089 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Years17,669 (67.1%)1,926 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Years21,174 (83.5%)1,715 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Years21,037 (84.2%)863 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years38,265 (82.9%)1,722 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years39,754 (82.1%)1,471 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years18,718 (73.5%)767 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years14,010 (57.4%)574 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years9,655 (25.7%)348 (3.6%)
75 Years and over1,448 (5.7%)78 (5.4%)
Total189,555 (61.7%)10,615 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County

According to labor force statistics for Forsyth County, 78.5% of individuals (152,914) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (194,795) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 7,187 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 86.3% or 61,960 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 1,257 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12,957 (62.0%)2,027 (9.7%)
High School Diploma32,253 (71.7%)2,609 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree45,808 (80.2%)2,970 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher61,960 (86.3%)1,938 (2.7%)
Total152,914 (78.5%)9,155 (4.7%)

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 Community & Social Service (20,904 | 11.7%), Management (18,186 | 10.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14,578 | 8.2%), Education Instruction & Library (12,095 | 6.8%), and Business & Financial (10,625 | 6.0%).
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 (92.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (72.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.6%), and Health Technologists (70.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,881 (54.3%)8,305 (45.7%)
Business & Financial4,697 (44.2%)5,928 (55.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,398 (70.8%)3,059 (29.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,624 (69.2%)1,610 (30.8%)
Architecture & Engineering2,933 (92.1%)252 (7.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science841 (41.3%)1,197 (58.7%)
Community & Social Service 7,016 (33.6%)13,888 (66.4%)
Education, Arts & Media1,474 (36.6%)2,549 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support880 (51.8%)818 (48.2%)
Education Instruction & Library3,279 (27.1%)8,816 (72.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,383 (44.8%)1,705 (55.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,285 (29.4%)10,293 (70.6%)
Health Technologists3,085 (30.0%)7,187 (70.0%)
Total (Category)33,277 (44.5%)41,473 (55.5%)
Total (Overall)90,460 (50.7%)87,800 (49.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Forsyth County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,931 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6,871 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (5,583 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,694 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (3,165 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Forsyth County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Forsyth County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (80.5%), Security & Protection (73.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.7%), Personal Care & Service (74.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support629 (11.3%)4,954 (88.7%)
Security & Protection2,339 (73.9%)826 (26.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,246 (68.9%)562 (31.1%)
Law Enforcement1,093 (80.5%)264 (19.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,014 (44.9%)4,917 (55.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4,001 (58.2%)2,870 (41.8%)
Personal Care & Service962 (26.0%)2,732 (74.0%)
Total (Category)11,945 (42.3%)16,299 (57.7%)
Total (Overall)90,460 (50.7%)87,800 (49.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Forsyth County are Office & Administration (20,541 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (16,659 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Forsyth County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Forsyth County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,469 (50.8%)8,190 (49.2%)
Office & Administration5,808 (28.3%)14,733 (71.7%)
Total (Category)14,277 (38.4%)22,923 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)90,460 (50.7%)87,800 (49.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Forsyth County are Construction & Extraction (8,577 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,001 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (425 | 0.2%).
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 & Forestry266 (62.6%)159 (37.4%)
Construction & Extraction8,207 (95.7%)370 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,837 (96.7%)164 (3.3%)
Total (Category)13,310 (95.1%)693 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)90,460 (50.7%)87,800 (49.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Forsyth County are Production (10,760 | 6.0%), Material Moving (7,490 | 4.2%), and Transportation (5,813 | 3.3%).
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
Production6,756 (62.8%)4,004 (37.2%)
Transportation5,161 (88.8%)652 (11.2%)
Material Moving5,734 (76.6%)1,756 (23.4%)
Total (Category)17,651 (73.4%)6,412 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)90,460 (50.7%)87,800 (49.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Forsyth County

Employment Industries in Forsyth County

The major employment industries in Forsyth County include Health Care & Social Assistance (31,738 | 17.8%), Manufacturing (22,180 | 12.4%), Retail Trade (19,711 | 11.1%), Educational Services (16,684 | 9.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (12,061 | 6.8%).
Employment Industries in Forsyth County

Employment Industries by Sex in Forsyth County

The Forsyth County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.7%), and Utilities (84.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.4%), Educational Services (69.1%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (60.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Forsyth County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting375 (68.4%)173 (31.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction90 (85.7%)15 (14.3%)
Construction10,845 (91.2%)1,044 (8.8%)
Manufacturing14,805 (66.7%)7,375 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade2,328 (61.3%)1,470 (38.7%)
Retail Trade10,815 (54.9%)8,896 (45.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,384 (76.6%)1,945 (23.4%)
Utilities498 (84.8%)89 (15.2%)
Information1,073 (54.8%)886 (45.2%)
Finance & Insurance4,630 (43.2%)6,074 (56.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing906 (40.0%)1,361 (60.0%)
Professional & Scientific6,003 (57.9%)4,366 (42.1%)
Enterprise Management146 (51.8%)136 (48.2%)
Administrative & Support5,498 (62.6%)3,289 (37.4%)
Educational Services5,153 (30.9%)11,531 (69.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,491 (23.6%)24,247 (76.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,358 (47.8%)1,483 (52.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,731 (47.5%)6,330 (52.5%)
Public Administration2,808 (56.0%)2,202 (44.0%)
Total90,460 (50.7%)87,800 (49.2%)

Education in Forsyth County

School Enrollment in Forsyth County

The most common levels of schooling among the 97,836 students in Forsyth County are college / undergraduate (21,564 | 22.0%), high school (21,425 | 21.9%), and middle school (20,333 | 20.8%).
School Enrollment in Forsyth County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,7234.8%
Kindergarten4,2544.3%
Elementary School19,06419.5%
Middle School20,33320.8%
High School21,42521.9%
College / Undergraduate21,56422.0%
Graduate / Professional6,4736.6%
Total97,836100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Forsyth County

Out of a total of 97,836 students who are enrolled in schools in Forsyth County, 19,959 (20.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 77,877 (79.6%) 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 1,872 (55.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13,772 (91.0% 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 Olds1,509 (44.6%)1,872 (55.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,826 (84.4%)3,300 (15.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23,743 (89.1%)2,913 (10.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13,772 (91.0%)1,368 (9.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,737 (71.4%)2,693 (28.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,381 (58.9%)4,445 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,045 (70.1%)1,726 (29.9%)
35 Years and over3,831 (69.6%)1,675 (30.4%)
Total77,877 (79.6%)19,959 (20.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Forsyth County

Business (18,261 | 18.4%), education (10,622 | 10.7%), science & technology (10,453 | 10.6%), arts & humanities (7,541 | 7.6%), and social sciences (7,396 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 99,015 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 & Mathematics4,0494.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,7206.8%
Physical & Health Sciences3,2753.3%
Psychology5,7095.8%
Social Sciences7,3967.5%
Engineering4,7554.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies8860.9%
Science & Technology10,45310.6%
Business18,26118.4%
Education10,62210.7%
Literature & Languages4,4994.5%
Liberal Arts & History5,7395.8%
Visual & Performing Arts4,6394.7%
Communications4,4714.5%
Arts & Humanities7,5417.6%
Total99,015100.0%

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 (37,081, accounting for 41.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (33,248, making up 43.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Forsyth County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,077 (2.3%)2,153 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle17,404 (19.5%)22,785 (26.7%)
2 Vehicles37,081 (41.5%)33,248 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles20,620 (23.1%)17,473 (20.4%)
4 Vehicles8,107 (9.1%)6,198 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles3,955 (4.4%)3,632 (4.3%)
Total89,244 (100.0%)85,489 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Forsyth County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Forsyth County are 15 to 19 minutes (33,027 commuters, 21.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (29,009 commuters, 18.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (24,730 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Forsyth County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,4182.2%
5 to 9 Minutes15,6269.9%
10 to 14 Minutes24,73015.7%
15 to 19 Minutes33,02721.0%
20 to 24 Minutes29,00918.5%
25 to 29 Minutes11,2047.1%
30 to 34 Minutes18,10211.5%
35 to 39 Minutes3,4782.2%
40 to 44 Minutes3,9412.5%
45 to 59 Minutes6,9834.4%
60 to 89 Minutes4,3502.8%
90 or more Minutes3,3022.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Forsyth County

The most common commute times in Forsyth County are 15 to 19 minutes (16,360 commuters, 20.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (16,667 commuters, 21.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Forsyth County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,895 (2.4%)1,523 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,289 (9.1%)8,337 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,856 (14.7%)12,874 (16.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,360 (20.4%)16,667 (21.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes14,793 (18.4%)14,216 (18.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,511 (6.9%)5,693 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,640 (12.0%)8,462 (11.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,027 (2.5%)1,451 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,293 (2.9%)1,648 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,623 (4.5%)3,360 (4.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,888 (3.6%)1,462 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes2,190 (2.7%)1,112 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forsyth County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Forsyth County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,552, 14.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (14,130, 18.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Forsyth County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,755 (4.7%)2,132 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,665 (3.3%)1,567 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,614 (4.5%)2,028 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,159 (8.9%)5,209 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,338 (9.1%)5,460 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11,552 (14.4%)12,932 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,101 (13.8%)14,130 (18.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8,654 (10.8%)9,298 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,586 (4.5%)5,362 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,448 (6.8%)5,321 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,231 (2.8%)2,507 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,124 (1.4%)910 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,345 (7.9%)4,396 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,793 (7.2%)5,553 (7.2%)
Total80,365 (100.0%)76,805 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Ownership in Forsyth County

Of the total 153,096 dwellings in Forsyth County, owner-occupied units account for 94,800 (61.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 58,296 (38.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Forsyth County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units94,80061.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units58,29638.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units153,096100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Household Size in Forsyth County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household49,72632.5%
2-Person Household53,12534.7%
3-Person Household22,87014.9%
4+ Person Household27,37517.9%
Total Housing Units153,096100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Forsyth County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household23,240 (46.7%)26,486 (53.3%)
2-Person Household37,085 (69.8%)16,040 (30.2%)
3-Person Household15,349 (67.1%)7,521 (32.9%)
4+ Person Household19,126 (69.9%)8,249 (30.1%)
Total Housing Units94,800 (61.9%)58,296 (38.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Forsyth County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,974 (44.9%)7,320 (55.1%)
High School Diploma20,182 (58.1%)14,574 (41.9%)
College/Associate Degree27,455 (58.7%)19,347 (41.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,189 (70.7%)17,055 (29.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Forsyth County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29,97219.6%
35 to 44 Years25,56816.7%
45 to 54 Years27,61518.0%
55 to 64 Years29,25619.1%
65 to 74 Years24,14615.8%
75 to 84 Years11,2537.3%
85 Years and Over5,2863.5%
Total153,096100.0%

Housing Finances in Forsyth County

Median Income by Occupancy in Forsyth County

Median Income by Occupancy in Forsyth County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied94,800 (61.9%)$80,960
Renter-Occupied58,296 (38.1%)$38,936
Average153,096 (100.0%)$61,229

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forsyth County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Forsyth County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,717 (1.8%)3,473 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,453 (1.5%)2,651 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,046 (2.2%)5,002 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,272 (2.4%)3,640 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,239 (3.4%)4,363 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,240 (7.6%)8,113 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,799 (10.3%)8,953 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,182 (17.1%)9,781 (16.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,571 (14.3%)5,968 (10.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,792 (19.8%)4,015 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more18,489 (19.5%)2,337 (4.0%)
Total94,800 (100.0%)58,296 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forsyth County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Forsyth County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,830 (6.1%)1,388 (2.4%)
$300 to $49915,821 (16.7%)2,514 (4.3%)
$500 to $79915,057 (15.9%)12,512 (21.5%)
$800 to $9999,125 (9.6%)13,584 (23.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49922,666 (23.9%)18,683 (32.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,262 (15.0%)5,367 (9.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,512 (5.8%)1,244 (2.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,742 (2.9%)276 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more3,785 (4.0%)387 (0.7%)
Total94,800 (100.0%)58,296 (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, Detached103,68267.7%
Single Unit, Attached6,5144.3%
2 Unit Apartments1,9421.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,6563.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9,4226.1%
10 or more Apartments20,66613.5%
Mobile Home / Other5,2143.4%
Total153,096100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forsyth County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Forsyth County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached84,807 (81.8%)18,875 (18.2%)
Single Unit, Attached4,764 (73.1%)1,750 (26.9%)
2 Unit Apartments129 (6.6%)1,813 (93.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments444 (7.9%)5,212 (92.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments354 (3.8%)9,068 (96.2%)
10 or more Apartments703 (3.4%)19,963 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other3,599 (69.0%)1,615 (31.0%)
Total94,800 (61.9%)58,296 (38.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forsyth County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Forsyth County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room66 (0.1%)1,666 (2.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,066 (1.1%)14,333 (24.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms25,295 (26.7%)29,001 (49.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms36,165 (38.2%)10,826 (18.6%)
8 or more Rooms32,208 (34.0%)2,470 (4.2%)
Total94,800 (100.0%)58,296 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forsyth County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Forsyth County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas35,390 (37.3%)9,322 (16.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,459 (2.6%)1,364 (2.3%)
Electricity50,629 (53.4%)45,437 (77.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,319 (5.6%)1,409 (2.4%)
Coal or Coke34 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels637 (0.7%)207 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used332 (0.4%)557 (1.0%)
Total94,800 (100.0%)58,296 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Forsyth County

Household Vehicle Usage in Forsyth County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,860 (2.0%)8,313 (14.3%)
1 Vehicle22,697 (23.9%)30,280 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles40,274 (42.5%)15,550 (26.7%)
3 or more Vehicles29,969 (31.6%)4,153 (7.1%)
Total94,800 (100.0%)58,296 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Forsyth County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Forsyth County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units34,46860,332
Median Property Value$188,800$214,800
Median Household Income$60,708$13,785
Monthly Housing Costs$454$3,752
Real Estate Taxes$1,699$808

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,290 (9.6%)1,396 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,754 (10.9%)4,197 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,443 (56.4%)37,993 (63.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,740 (16.7%)11,578 (19.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,313 (3.8%)3,225 (5.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999382 (1.1%)1,118 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more546 (1.6%)825 (1.4%)
Total34,468 (100.0%)60,332 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Forsyth County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,863 (5.4%)1,672 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,559 (13.2%)1,307 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,811 (11.1%)2,998 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,262 (12.4%)3,429 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,797 (16.8%)5,537 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,578 (13.3%)10,385 (17.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,894 (14.2%)8,993 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more4,704 (13.7%)13,898 (23.0%)
Total34,468 (100.0%)60,332 (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 2.0x11,779 (34.2%)93,339 (154.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,522 (18.9%)23,209 (38.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,580 (10.4%)16,008 (26.5%)
4.0x or more12,362 (35.9%)8,127 (13.5%)
Total34,468 (100.0%)60,332 (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 $8006,009 (17.4%)324 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4998,605 (25.0%)4,864 (8.1%)
$800 to $1,49918,797 (54.5%)15,331 (25.4%)
Total34,468 (100.0%)60,332 (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 Years25,335 (97.4%)670 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years64,029 (95.4%)3,098 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years31,254 (84.1%)5,928 (15.9%)
26 to 34 Years36,294 (80.9%)8,544 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years36,561 (79.8%)9,228 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years40,933 (85.3%)7,081 (14.7%)
55 to 64 Years44,527 (89.9%)5,009 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years37,111 (99.4%)236 (0.6%)
75 Years and older24,510 (99.4%)138 (0.6%)
Total340,554 (89.5%)39,932 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forsyth County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Forsyth County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25,335 (97.4%)670 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen64,029 (95.4%)3,098 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31,254 (84.1%)5,928 (15.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forsyth County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Forsyth County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00043,856 (83.2%)8,851 (16.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99961,009 (83.9%)11,703 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99957,090 (88.6%)7,322 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99946,561 (88.8%)5,889 (11.2%)
$100,000 and over124,491 (95.6%)5,760 (4.4%)

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 613,560 (52.1%)12,746 (49.0%)
6 to 18 Years30,242 (45.1%)36,610 (54.5%)
19 to 25 Years5,448 (14.6%)26,495 (71.3%)
25 to 34 Years6,683 (14.9%)31,479 (70.2%)
35 to 44 Years5,349 (11.7%)32,558 (71.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,953 (12.4%)36,454 (75.9%)
55 to 64 Years10,106 (20.4%)37,866 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years35,306 (94.5%)20,594 (55.1%)
75 Years and over24,339 (98.8%)14,922 (60.5%)
Total136,986 (36.0%)249,724 (65.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forsyth County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Forsyth County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (0.4%)27 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years2,081 (6.3%)1,331 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years3,286 (7.8%)2,901 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years8,325 (12.2%)9,898 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,849 (22.9%)4,206 (20.5%)
75 Years and over3,701 (37.8%)7,042 (47.4%)

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 Years20 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years209 (0.6%)225 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years348 (0.8%)316 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,719 (2.5%)942 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,225 (7.3%)834 (4.1%)
75 Years and over1,827 (18.6%)2,554 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (0.4%)27 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years155 (0.5%)102 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years598 (1.4%)644 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,287 (1.9%)1,800 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years531 (3.2%)821 (4.0%)
75 Years and over818 (8.4%)1,302 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,646 (5.0%)935 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,627 (6.3%)1,731 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,486 (5.1%)4,280 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years935 (5.6%)814 (4.0%)
75 Years and over965 (9.9%)1,793 (12.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years332 (1.0%)183 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years319 (0.8%)450 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,018 (5.9%)5,940 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,203 (13.1%)2,881 (14.0%)
75 Years and over2,212 (22.6%)4,882 (32.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Forsyth County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years419 (1.3%)249 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years295 (0.7%)336 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,206 (1.8%)1,867 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years733 (4.4%)599 (2.9%)
75 Years and over859 (8.8%)1,835 (12.3%)

Technology Access in Forsyth County

Computing Device Access in Forsyth County

Computing Device Access in Forsyth County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop119,70178.2%
Smartphone135,85188.7%
Tablet91,64159.9%
No Computing Device8,6405.6%
Total153,096100.0%

Internet Access in Forsyth County

Internet Access in Forsyth County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2270.2%
Broadband Home110,74872.3%
Cellular Data Only18,17311.9%
Satellite Internet8,1845.3%
No Internet19,91313.0%
Total153,096100.0%

Forsyth County Summary

Forsyth County, North Carolina is located in the northwestern part of the state and is part of the Piedmont Triad region. It is bordered by Yadkin, Davie, Stokes, and Guilford counties. The county seat is Winston-Salem, which is also the largest city in the county. Forsyth County was established in 1849 and is named after Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, who served in the War of 1812.

Geography

Forsyth County covers an area of 545 square miles and is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The terrain is mostly rolling hills and valleys, with the highest point being Pilot Mountain at 2,421 feet. The county is drained by the Yadkin River and its tributaries, including the Deep and Haw rivers. The county is home to several state parks, including Hanging Rock State Park, Pilot Mountain State Park, and Tanglewood Park.

Climate

Forsyth County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 61°F, with the average high in July being around 89°F and the average low in January being around 33°F. The average annual precipitation is around 44 inches, with the wettest month being July and the driest month being October.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Forsyth County had a population of 350,670. The racial makeup of the county was 73.3% White, 19.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.
The median household income in Forsyth County was $50,890, and the median family income was $62,845. The per capita income was $27,945. About 11.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Economy

Forsyth County has a diverse economy, with major industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and technology. The largest employers in the county are Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Hanesbrands, BB&T, and Inmar. The county is also home to several universities and colleges, including Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Forsyth Technical Community College.
The county is served by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, which is the largest school system in the state. The county is also home to several museums, including the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Old Salem Museums & Gardens, and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.

Conclusion

Forsyth County, North Carolina is a vibrant and diverse county located in the northwestern part of the state. It is home to a variety of industries, universities, and museums, and has a population of 350,670. The county has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The economy is diverse, with major industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and technology. Forsyth County is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Forsyth County?
Total Population of Forsyth County is 383,739.
What is the Total Male Population of Forsyth County?
Total Male Population of Forsyth County is 182,947.
What is the Total Female Population of Forsyth County?
Total Female Population of Forsyth County is 200,792.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Forsyth County?
There are 91.11 Males per 100 Females in Forsyth County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Forsyth County?
There are 109.75 Females per 100 Males in Forsyth County.
What is the Median Population Age in Forsyth County?
Median Population Age in Forsyth County is 38.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Forsyth County
Average Family Size in Forsyth County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Forsyth County
Average Household Size in Forsyth County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Forsyth County?
Per Capita income in Forsyth County is $35,600.
What is the Median Family Income in Forsyth County?
Median Family Income in Forsyth County is $79,040.
What is the Median Household income in Forsyth County?
Median Household Income in Forsyth County is $61,229.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Forsyth County?
Income or Wage Gap in Forsyth County is 21.4%.
Women in Forsyth County earn 78.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Forsyth County?
Family Income Deficit in Forsyth County is $11,601.
Families that are below poverty line in Forsyth County earn $11,601 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 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Forsyth County?
There are 189,555 People in the Labor Forcein in Forsyth County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Forsyth County?
61.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Forsyth County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Forsyth County?
Unemployment Rate in Forsyth County is 5.6%.