Forsyth County's estimated 2026 population is 291,218 with a growth rate of 1.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forsyth County is the 8th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 176,736 and has seen a growth of 64.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Forsyth County includes 66.28% White, 18.02% Asian, 4.11% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (66.28%)
Asian (18.02%)
Two or more races (8.43%)
Black or African American (4.11%)
Other race (2.75%)
Native American (0.4%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 172,382 | 66.28% |
| Asian | 46,863 | 18.02% |
| Two or more races | 21,936 | 8.43% |
| Black or African American | 10,689 | 4.11% |
| Other race | 7,150 | 2.75% |
| Native American | 1,042 | 0.4% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Forsyth County's average per capita income is $76,179. Household income levels show a median of $138,000. The poverty rate stands at 4.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $163,563 | - |
| Families | $153,330 | $176,617 |
| Households | $138,000 | $164,032 |
| Non Families | $68,284 | $99,758 |
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