Forsyth County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Forsyth County?
There are 422,053 residents in Forsyth County, with a median age of 39.4. Of this, 50.24% are males and 49.76% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.75% of the resident pool in Forsyth County, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.24%. Additionally, 11% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 366,837 people in Forsyth County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 422,053 | 1.5% |
| Male Population | 212,037 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 210,016 | 1.1% |
Male Population 50.24%
Female Population 49.76%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.4 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 323,945 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 51,672 | 8.3% |
| Not Citizen | 46,436 | 5.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 76.75%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.24%
Not Citizen 11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,450 | 26.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 19,502 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 18,284 | 3.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,378 | 4.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 366,837 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.82%
Moved from Same County 4.66%
Moved from Same State 4.37%
Moved from Different State 2.48%
Same House as Last Year 87.67%
What are the employment statistics in Forsyth County?
White-collar workers make up 88.34% of the working population in Forsyth County, while blue-collar employees account for 11.66%. There are also 26,064 entrepreneurs in Forsyth County (12.04% of the workforce); 160,314 workers employed in private companies (74.04%); and 17,793 people working in governmental institutions (8.22%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 191,272 | 1.7% |
| Blue Collar | 25,254 | 1.6% |
White Collar 88.34%
Blue Collar 11.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 26,064 | -1.0% |
| Private Companies | 160,314 | 1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 17,793 | 4.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,355 | 5.2% |
Self Employees 12.04%
Private Companies 74.04%
Governmental Workers 8.22%
Not for Profit Companies 5.71%
How many households are there in Forsyth County?
There are a total of 144,378 households in Forsyth County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 80.35% of these Forsyth County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 19.65%. Additionally, 44.35% of households have children and 55.65% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 144,378 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 116,010 | 2.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 28,368 | 1.0% |
Family Households 80.35%
Non-Family Households 19.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 64,032 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 80,346 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 44.35%
Households without Children 55.65%
What are the median and average incomes in Forsyth County?
The average annual household income in Forsyth County is $160,393, while the median household income sits at $135,591 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $138,813, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $147,779. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $84,926 and $76,611, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $160,393 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $135,591 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 397,280 | 1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Forsyth County?
There are 151,590 housing units in Forsyth County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2001. Of the 144,378 occupied housing units in Forsyth County, 81.23% are owner-occupied, while 18.77% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.66% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $443,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,989 per month in Forsyth County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 151,590 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 2001 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,072 | -11.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 625 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,663 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,008 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,184 | -7.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,525 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 44,888 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 43,792 | -0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 31,517 | 11.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,316 | 142.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 144,378 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 117,285 | 2.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $27,093 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 81.23%
Renter Occupied 18.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 87,567 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 29,718 | 5.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $443,900 | 14.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $436,800 | 17.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,989 | 11.7% |
With Mortgage 74.66%
Without Mortgage 25.34%
What is the level of education in Forsyth County?
Approximately 19.29% of the population in Forsyth County holds a high school degree (that's 61,567 residents), while 19% have attained a college certificate (60,631 locals) and 32.63% have a bachelor's degree (104,130 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,810 | 3.3% |
| Some High School | 61,567 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 60,631 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 19,333 | -0.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 104,130 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 65,615 | 6.3% |
No High School 2.45%
Some High School 19.29%
Some College 19%
Associate Degree 6.06%
Bachelor's Degree 32.63%
Graduate Degree 20.56%
What is the marital status of Forsyth County residents?
A total of 78,697 people in Forsyth County have never been married (which represents 23.48% of the total population), while 214,975 of them are wedded (64.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,522 (0.75%) and 27,563 (8.22%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 78,697 | 2.4% |
| Married | 214,975 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2,522 | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 11,356 | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 27,563 | 27,563.0% |
Never Married 23.48%
Married 64.15%
Separated 0.75%
Widowed 3.39%
Divorced 8.22%
What are the most common means of transportation in Forsyth County?
The top three means of transportation people in Forsyth County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 156,071 residents commute by car, 939 prefer going to work by walking and 933 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 156,071 | -3.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 933 | -14.9% |
| Railroad | 62 | 520.0% |
| Bicycle | 75 | 108.3% |
| Motorcycle | 165 | -14.5% |
| TaxiCab | 368 | -16.6% |
| Walk | 939 | 11.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Forsyth County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30004 | 66,406 | 24,289 | $136,124.00 | $192,261.00 |
| 30005 | 40,260 | 13,685 | $162,808.00 | $192,519.00 |
| 30024 | 85,442 | 28,222 | $135,679.00 | $163,109.00 |
| 30028 | 34,549 | 10,969 | $126,485.00 | $140,510.00 |
| 30040 | 77,848 | 26,179 | $128,052.00 | $147,340.00 |
| 30041 | 73,865 | 25,025 | $135,591.00 | $161,633.00 |
| 30506 | 43,683 | 16,009 | $88,691.00 | $125,377.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.