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Forsyth County Schools
Forsyth County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 389,977. The median household income is $67,165 and the median age is 38.4.
389,977
Population
956
People / sq mi
$67,165
Median Income
38.4
Median Age
Forsyth County Schools covers 408 sq mi of land at 955.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 35.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,165
Median Household Income
$39,203
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$250,400
Median Home Value
$1,098
Median Rent
63.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.4%
High School+
38.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forsyth County Schools serves a community with a population of 389,977 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Forsyth County Schools is $67,165, with a per capita income of $39,203. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
Forsyth County Schools is 55.8% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 35.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Forsyth County Schools, 90.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Forsyth County Schools is $250,400, with a median rent of $1,098. The homeownership rate is 63.6%.
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Data for Forsyth County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3701500).
Homeownership is the standout figure in Forsyth County Schools: 63.6% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. Forsyth County Schools is a school district in North Carolina with a population of 389,977.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,165 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.1%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $250,400, with typical rent around $1,098.
College attainment is above the local norm at 38.5%, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.