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Forsyth

County:
Monroe County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.011
State:
Georgia

Forsyth is a city located in Monroe County, Georgia. Forsyth has a 2026 population of 5,136. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Forsyth is currently growing at a rate of 2.41% annually and its population has increased by 16.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,412 in 2020.

The median household income in Forsyth is $73,250 with a poverty rate of 21.53%. The median age in Forsyth is 35.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 36 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.4 males.

5.1K
Total Population
570
Density (mi²)
121 2.41%
Growth

Forsyth Population

Forsyth Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,1361212.41%
20255,0151202.45%
20244,8951162.43%
20234,7791593.44%
20224,6201022.26%
20214,5181192.71%
20204,4121453.4%
20194,267210.49%
20184,246541.29%
20174,192200.48%
20164,172421.02%
20154,130110.27%
20144,119-14-0.34%
20134,133360.88%
20124,09710.02%
20114,0961052.63%
20103,9912035.36%
20003,776-492-11.53%
19904,268-356-7.7%
19804,62488823.77%
19703,736391.05%
19603,69757218.3%
19503,12500%

Median Age

Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 36 years
Male: 34.5 years

Forsyth Adults

There are 3,483 adults, (863 of whom are seniors) in Forsyth.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,587 (55.7%)
Male: 2,055 (44.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forsyth includes 55.41% White, 40.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,57255.41%
Black or African American1,88040.5%
Two or more races1102.37%
Other race611.31%
Native American190.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1453.12%
Two or more races1022.2%
Other race611.31%
Native American190.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,42752.28%
Black or African American1,88040.5%
Two or more races80.17%

Forsyth Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forsyth 's average per capita income is $46,641. Household income levels show a median of $73,250. The poverty rate stands at 21.53%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,428-
Families$83,917$86,605
Households$73,250$87,074
Non Families$59,875$88,261

$46,641

Average Income

$73,250

Median Household Income

21.53%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)