Forsyth County, GA

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2023 Population

260,062

2.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.4

0.51% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.52%

1.58% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$138,000

4.82% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$493,800

9.47% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

134,872

3.57% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Forsyth County, GA had a population of 260k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $138,000. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Forsyth County, GA grew from 253,225 to 260,062, a 2.7% increase and its median household income grew from $131,660 to $138,000, a 4.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Forsyth County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.55%).

None of the households in Forsyth County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.7% of the residents in Forsyth County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Forsyth County, GA are MAK Beauty Institute (35 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Forsyth County, GA was $493,800, and the homeownership rate was 85%.

Most people in Forsyth County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Forsyth County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Forsyth County, GA borders Cherokee County, GA, Dawson County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, and Hall County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Forsyth County, GA is home to a population of 260k people, from which 88.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 21.5% of Forsyth County, GA residents were born outside of the country (55.9k people).

In 2023, there were 3.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (166k people) in Forsyth County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.7%

2023 Citizenship

89.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 88.7% of Forsyth County, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Forsyth County, GA was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Forsyth County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Forsyth County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
166k ± 961
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
46.7k ± 656
Two+ (Hispanic)
12.7k ± 1.1k

10%

Hispanic Population

26.1k people

10% of the people in Forsyth County, GA are hispanic (26.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Forsyth County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

21.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

55.9k people

19.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

50.3k people

As of 2023, 21.5% of Forsyth County, GA residents (55.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Forsyth County, GA was 19.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Forsyth County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,007 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
2,204 ± 352
Gulf War (2001-)
1,633 ± 332

Forsyth County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Forsyth County, GA employs 135k people. The largest industries in Forsyth County, GA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (23,021 people), Retail Trade (14,941 people), and Manufacturing (11,815 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($121,597), Finance & Insurance ($117,866), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($114,878).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

135k

2023 Value

± 2,947

3.57%

1 Year growth

± 3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Forsyth County, GA grew at a rate of 3.57%, from 130k employees to 135k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forsyth County, GA, are Management Occupations (23,537 people), Sales & Related Occupations (17,862 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (16,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forsyth County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

135k

2023 Value

± 2,947

3.57%

1 Year growth

± 3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Forsyth County, GA grew at a rate of 3.57%, from 130k employees to 135k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forsyth County, GA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (23,021 people), Retail Trade (14,941 people), and Manufacturing (11,815 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forsyth County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Forsyth County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$89,286

Median earning men ± $4,423

$52,702

Median earning women ± $1,954

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($134,647), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($134,615), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($119,979).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($106,927), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,216), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,746).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,444
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
542
Construction
421
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$698k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$602k
Construction
$597k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Forsyth County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 65.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.53%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.53%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Forsyth County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Forsyth County, GA awarded 35 degrees. The student population of Forsyth County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 8 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Forsyth County, GA are White (27 and 79.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 8.82%), Asian (2 and 5.88%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 5.88%).

The largest universities in Forsyth County, GA by number of degrees awarded are MAK Beauty Institute (35 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Forsyth County, GA are General Cosmetology (29 and 82.9%), Hair Styling & Design (3 and 8.57%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (3 and 8.57%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Forsyth County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9 (11.1% men and 88.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 9 students enrolled in Forsyth County, GA, 11.1% men and 88.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
29 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Forsyth County, GA was General Cosmetology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Forsyth County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

MAK Beauty Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was MAK Beauty Institute with 35 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Forsyth County, GA, which is 0.25 times less than the 28 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 27 degrees mean that there were 9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Forsyth County, GA was $493,800 in 2023, which is 1.63 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $451,100 to $493,800, a 9.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Forsyth County, GA is 85%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Forsyth County, GA have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Forsyth County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Forsyth County, GA is $138,000. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Forsyth County, GA was Census Tract 1306.11 with a value of $195,521, followed by Census Tract 1306.07 and Census Tract 1306.05, with respective values of $190,990 and $186,484.

In 2023, 9.47% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Forsyth County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.13%.

Housing

Property

$493,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,336

$73,661

Median Property Taxes

±$1,770

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Forsyth County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Forsyth County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85%

Homeownership

2023

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 85% of the housing units in Forsyth County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Forsyth County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1306.11
Census Tract 1306.07
Census Tract 1306.05

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Forsyth County, GA was Census Tract 1306.11 with a value of $195,521, followed by Census Tract 1306.07 and Census Tract 1306.05, with respective values of $190,990 and $186,484.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Forsyth County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$138,000

Median Household Income

± $2,698

86.7k

Number of Households

± 2,123

In 2023, the median household income of the 86.7k households in Forsyth County, GA grew to $138,000 from the previous year's value of $131,660.

The following chart displays the households in Forsyth County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Forsyth County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (61.7%)
Worked At Home (29.4%)
Carpooled (6.87%)

In 2023, 61.7% of workers in Forsyth County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (29.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forsyth County, GA have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.42% of the workforce in Forsyth County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Forsyth County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Forsyth County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Forsyth County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.47% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Forsyth County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forsyth County, GA (11.7k out of 259k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forsyth County, GA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 5.6% of the children was living in poverty in Forsyth County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.1% of the population of Forsyth County, GA has health coverage, with 65.9% on employee plans, 4.41% on Medicaid, 9.17% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.731% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Forsyth County, GA see 2586 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.77% increase from the previous year (2492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2576 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1334 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,586 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Forsyth County, GA

Primary care physicians in Forsyth County, GA see an average of 2,586 patients per year. This represents a 3.77% increase from the previous year (2,492 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Forsyth County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 15.6% between 18 and 34 years, 44.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.91%

Uninsured

65.9%

Employer Coverage

4.41%

Medicaid

9.17%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.731%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forsyth County, GA grew by 1.33% from 7.8% to 7.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Forsyth County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 22.3 in Forsyth County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Forsyth County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.8% in Forsyth County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Forsyth County, GA.