Forsyth County's estimated 2026 population is 405,600 with a growth rate of 0.97% 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 15.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 37.1 years
There are 301,634 adults, (66,134 of whom are seniors) in Forsyth County.
Female: 204,554 (52.5%)
Male: 185,423 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Forsyth County includes 55.82% White, 25.23% Black or African American, 6.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217,688 | 55.82% |
| Black or African American | 98,404 | 25.23% |
| Two or more races | 35,900 | 9.21% |
| Other race | 26,743 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 9,311 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 1,613 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 318 | 0.08% |
Forsyth County's average per capita income is $47,414. Household income levels show a median of $67,165. The poverty rate stands at 14.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,822 | $138,015 |
| Families | $85,749 | $115,412 |
| Households | $67,165 | $94,029 |
| Non Families | $41,583 | $56,126 |
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