Forsyth County's estimated 2026 population is 406,759 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Forsyth County is the 4th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 351,378 and has seen a growth of 15.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Forsyth County includes 58.19% White, 25.49% Black or African American, 5.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (58.19%)
Black or African American (25.49%)
Two or more races (7.72%)
Other race (5.75%)
Asian (2.37%)
Native American (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 225,043 | 58.19% |
| Black or African American | 98,592 | 25.49% |
| Two or more races | 29,868 | 7.72% |
| Other race | 22,254 | 5.75% |
| Asian | 9,171 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 1,530 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 282 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Forsyth County's average per capita income is $44,991. Household income levels show a median of $65,541. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,390 | $132,682 |
| Families | $82,991 | $110,737 |
| Households | $65,541 | $90,850 |
| Non Families | $40,935 | $55,357 |
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