Forsyth County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 389,977 | — | #191 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,165 | -10.6% | #1,418 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,511 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $250,400 | -11.2% | #887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,098 | -5.6% | #731 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.2% | #1,854 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Forsyth County has a population of 389,977, making it the #191 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Forsyth County is $67,165, ranking #1,418 out of 3,222 counties — 10.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Forsyth County is $250,400 (-11.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,098/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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90.2% of residents in Forsyth County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County, North Carolina has a total population of 389,977, making it the 191st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Forsyth County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Forsyth County is $67,165, which ranks #1,418 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Forsyth County is $250,400, 11.2% below the national median. Renters in Forsyth County pay a median gross rent of $1,098 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Forsyth County, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Forsyth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%).
All data for Forsyth County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.