Census Bureau data for Forsyth city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Forsyth city
- What is the median household income in Forsyth city?
- The median household income in Forsyth city is $44,352 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Forsyth city?
- The poverty rate in Forsyth city is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Forsyth city?
- $185,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Forsyth city?
- The median gross rent in Forsyth city is $659 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Forsyth city residents have a college degree?
- 28.2% of adults in Forsyth city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,749
Median Income
$44,352
Median Home Value
$185,900
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.5%
Median Age
56.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,876 (+12.4%)
Home Value:
+$67,300 (+56.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.1 pp (-39.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+13.0 pp (+85.5%)
Unemployment:
-5.7 pp (-91.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,749
Median Age
56.0
Female
47.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.5%
Black 0.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Other 0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,352
±$5,933
-$24,568 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$70,825
Median Family Income
$71,875
Poverty Rate
7.9%
-0.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
34.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.4%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
20.3%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
17.3%
$50–75k
11.9%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
8.0%
$150–200k
10.2%
$200k+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,459
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Renter-Occupied
27.3%
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
Median Home Value
$185,900
-$29,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$659
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
32.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.9%
$50–100k
3.3%
$100–200k
16.4%
$200–300k
21.8%
$300–500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
41.9%
$500–1k
40.2%
$1–1.5k
15.2%
$2–2.5k
2.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.1%
1 vehicle
48.3%
2 vehicles
36.4%
3+
11.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.5%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
2.1%
20+ units
13.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.7%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
22.2%
2000–2009
19.7%
2010+
3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.2%
-3.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
17.9%
Some College / Associate
18.7%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
40.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
-3.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
2.4%
Self-Employed
2.7%
Government Workers
23.2%
Private For-Profit
74.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
39.4%
Retail
15.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Construction
8.1%
Information
4.7%
Finance
3.6%
Prof. Services
2.6%
Transportation
1.7%
Agriculture
1.5%
Wholesale
0.9%
Public Admin
0.5%
Occupation
Management
42.7%
Sales
22.0%
Food Prep
19.3%
Production
10.1%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.1 min
Drove Alone
84.1%
Carpool
8.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.4%
Walked
4.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,277
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.1%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
1.8%
20–24
3.4%
25–34
7.3%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
19.4%
85+
9.8%
Under 18: 16.7%
Working age (18–64): 83.3%
65 and over: 38.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.1%
With a Disability
23.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.8%
Has a Computer
87.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023