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 2025 population of 5,153. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Forsyth is currently growing at a rate of 2.51% annually and its population has increased by 13.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,523 in 2020.

The average household income in Forsyth is $94,830 with a poverty rate of 13.48%. The median age in Forsyth is 40.5 years: 40.5 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Forsyth includes 59.02% White, 36.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,739	59.02%
Black or African American	1,702	36.67%
Two or more races	120	2.59%
Other race	56	1.21%
Native American	24	0.52%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Forsyth Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Forsyth's average per capita income is $44,024. Household income levels show a median of $74,811. The poverty rate stands at 13.48%.

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	$94,055	-
Families	$86,604	$93,738
Households	$74,811	$94,830
Non Families	$69,107	$97,575

$44,024

Average Income

$74,811

Median Household Income

13.48%

Poverty Rate