Forsyth County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Forsyth County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37067
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 067
Geography
- Land Area
- 408.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.50 sq mi
- Total Area
- 412.54 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.132466
- Longitude
- -80.256961
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 366,853
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 281,007
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 324,707 | 88.5% |
| Hispanic | 42,143 | 11.5% |
| White | 209,751 | 57.2% |
| Black | 95,898 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 6,341 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 488 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 270 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,556 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 260,382 | 92.7% |
| Hispanic | 20,622 | 7.3% |
| White | 173,971 | 61.9% |
| Black | 77,662 | 27.6% |
| Asian | 5,841 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,396 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 240 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 938 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 389,977
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,700
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 55,059
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 217,688 | 55.8% |
| Black | 98,404 | 25.2% |
| Asian | 9,311 | 2.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 239,378
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 90,212 | 37.7% |
| Republican | 66,667 | 27.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 80,979 | 33.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 108,045 | 45.1% |
| Female | 130,995 | 54.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 141,472 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 16,523 | 6.9% |
| Black | 63,543 | 26.5% |
| Asian | 3,388 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 133,503
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 89,571 | 63.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,934 | 29.9% |
| Black | 29,528 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 1,586 | 46.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 59,632 | 55.2% |
| Female | 73,808 | 56.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 52,657 (20.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 101,178 (37.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 175,631
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $262,814
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,200
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 14.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.