Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County is home to 389,977 people. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $67,165.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 389,977 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $67,165 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.5% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.2% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.8% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $250,400 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,098 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.1% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.7% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.4 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.