Forsyth County's 2026 population is estimated at 291,218, reflecting a 1.95% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Forsyth County is the 8th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 176,736 and has grown 64.78% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 198,515 adults, (33,956 of whom are seniors) in Forsyth County.
Female: 133,646 (50%)
Male: 133,641 (50%)
The racial composition of Forsyth County includes 63.47% White, 19.65% Asian, 4.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169,658 | 63.47% |
| Asian | 52,530 | 19.65% |
| Two or more races | 26,154 | 9.78% |
| Black or African American | 11,421 | 4.27% |
| Other race | 6,694 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 806 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.01% |
Forsyth County 's average per capita income is $80,873. Household income levels show a median of $143,784. The poverty rate stands at 4.34%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $169,183 | $194,447 |
| Families | $158,057 | $183,625 |
| Households | $143,784 | $170,744 |
| Non Families | $71,201 | $103,688 |
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