Forsyth County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Georgia

The population of Forsyth County, Georgia is 260,062 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $138,000, the median home value is $493,800, and the median age is 39.4.

The population of Forsyth County has grown 58.5% since 2010 (176,736 → 280,096), a +3.34% annualized rate.

Forsyth County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

260,062

Population

+3.34%

Annual growth

1158

People / sq mi

$138,000

Median Income

$493,800

Median Home Value

Forsyth County covers 225 sq mi of land at 1157.8 people per square mile.

About Forsyth County, GA

Forsyth County is a county in Georgia with a population of 260,062. It ranks #8 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

The median household income in Forsyth County is $138,000, above the US median of $74,580. 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $493,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,937. The homeownership rate of 85.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Forsyth County reflects 56.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 29.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.6 minutes each way.

Forsyth County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Forsyth County had a population of 176,736 in 2010 and 280,096 in 2024, a 58.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 280,096 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.35%.

280,096

Population (2024)

176,736

Population (2010)

280,096

Peak (2024)

3.35%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	176,736	-	-	estimate
2011	181,828	+5,092	+2.88%	estimate
2012	186,848	+5,020	+2.76%	estimate
2013	193,875	+7,027	+3.76%	estimate
2014	202,697	+8,822	+4.55%	estimate
2015	211,368	+8,671	+4.28%	estimate
2016	220,856	+9,488	+4.49%	estimate
2017	229,367	+8,511	+3.85%	estimate
2018	237,330	+7,963	+3.47%	estimate
2019	244,624	+7,294	+3.07%	estimate
2020	252,911	+8,287	+3.39%	estimate
2021	260,816	+7,905	+3.13%	estimate
2022	268,075	+7,259	+2.78%	estimate
2023	274,535	+6,460	+2.41%	estimate
2024	280,096	+5,561	+2.03%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	66.3%
Black or African American	4.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.4

Median Age

50.0%

Female

50.0%

Male

12.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

7.5%

10–14

8.1%

15–19

7.7%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

9.3%

35–44

16.3%

45–54

16.3%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

5.0%

65–74

7.3%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 12.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$138,000+$63,336 vs state
Mean household income	$164,032
Per-capita income	$55,936
Poverty rate	3.0%-6.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	67.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate

22.1%

Professional & business services

16.9%

Information

10.6%

Manufacturing

8.8%

Education & health care

7.4%

Construction

5.8%

Retail trade

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Forsyth County is finance & real estate, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

61.7%

Public transit

29.4%

Work from home

30.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$493,800+$220,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,937

Median rent

85.0%

Homeownership rate

90,537

Total housing units

95.7%

Occupied

4.3%

Vacant

15.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.1%

With health insurance

98.5%

With broadband internet

38.9%

Foreign-born

5.0%

Veterans (18+)

8.1%

With a disability

73.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.1%

High School+

56.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Forsyth County, Georgia has a population of 260,062 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 1158 people per square mile.

The population of Forsyth County has grown 58.5% since 2010 (176,736 → 280,096), a +3.34% annualized rate.

The median household income in Forsyth County, Georgia is $138,000, with mean (average) household income of $164,032 and per-capita income of $55,936. 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Forsyth County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.3%), Black or African American (4.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Forsyth County, Georgia is 39.4 years. Residents are 50.0% female and 50.0% male.

The median home value in Forsyth County is $493,800 and median monthly rent is $1,937. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 90,537 total housing units, 4.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Forsyth County, Georgia is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Forsyth County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.