Forsyth County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Forsyth County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Forsyth County, Georgia has a population of 267,287, the 8th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $143,784 and the median home value is $550,400. The poverty rate is 4.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Forsyth County Quick Facts

Population 267,287

Median Household Income $143,784

Median Home Value $550,400

Poverty Rate 4.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 84.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 57.1%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 267,287 8th of 159

Median Income $143,784 86% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.3%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Forsyth County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	260,062	267,287	+2.8%
Median household income	$138,000	$143,784	+4.2%
Median home value	$493,800	$550,400	+11.5%

Median Household Income

Forsyth

$143,784

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Forsyth

$550,400

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.6%

$25K-$50K 8.2%

$50K-$100K 18.7%

$100K+ 67.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.4%

$10K-$15K

0.7%

$15K-$20K

1.1%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

1.5%

$30K-$35K

1.5%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

4.8%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

10.2%

$150K-$200K

16.2%

$200K+

31.4%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

69.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.4%

Renter 15.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,090/mo 17.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.7%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

32.6%

55-74

19.1%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Forsyth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cumming	8,469	$85,868	13.4%	$382,900

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Population Overview

Forsyth County is located in Georgia with a total population of 267,287. It is the 8th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Forsyth County is 39.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Forsyth County is $143,784. This is 86% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 78% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $550,400. Housing costs are 81% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forsyth County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 19.6%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (19.6% vs 4.5%).

Education

57.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Forsyth County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%. Notably, 22.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Forsyth County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Forsyth County, Georgia?

Forsyth County has a population of 267,287, making it the 8th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Forsyth County?

The median household income in Forsyth County is $143,784 with a poverty rate of 4.3%.

How many cities are in Forsyth County, Georgia?

Forsyth County contains 1 Census-designated place.