Forsyth County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Forsyth County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13117
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 224.62 sq mi
- Water Area
- 22.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 247.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.225143
- Longitude
- -84.127408
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 235,400
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 170,708
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 215,049 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 20,346 | 8.6% |
| White | 164,112 | 69.7% |
| Black | 10,754 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 33,126 | 14.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 141 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 995 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 158,410 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 12,303 | 7.2% |
| White | 127,528 | 74.7% |
| Black | 8,533 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 20,701 | 12.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 941 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 685 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 267,287
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $147,859
- Poverty Rate
- 4.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 11,556
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 169,658 | 63.5% |
| Black | 11,421 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 52,530 | 19.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 159,068
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 25,241 | 15.9% |
| Republican | 69,796 | 43.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 64,031 | 40.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 77,083 | 48.5% |
| Female | 81,971 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 106,391 | 66.9% |
| Hispanic | 11,119 | 7.0% |
| Black | 5,941 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 15,077 | 9.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 98,061
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 71,210 | 66.9% |
| Hispanic | 4,971 | 44.7% |
| Black | 3,271 | 55.1% |
| Asian | 7,140 | 47.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 47,271 | 61.3% |
| Female | 50,782 | 62.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 22,418 (12.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 101,315 (57.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 92,575
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $549,957
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,251
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 58.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 32.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.