About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Forsyth County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Forsyth County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Forsyth County was 272,887, a 2.09% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Forsyth County population was 267,312, an increase of 2.50% compared to a population of 260,783 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Forsyth County increased by 172,427. In this period, the peak population was 272,887 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Forsyth County is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Forsyth County population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Forsyth County Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Forsyth County by race. It includes the population of Forsyth County across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Forsyth County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Forsyth County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.28% are white, 4.11% are Black or African American, 0.40% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 18.02% are Asian, 2.75% are some other race and 8.43% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Forsyth County
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Forsyth County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Forsyth County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Forsyth County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, NC (S1701ACS037067) from 2012 to 2023 about Forsyth County, NC; Winston; NC; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

This feature layer contains demographic data as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) in the 2010 U.S. Census. Boundaries are the 2010 Census Tracts for Forsyth County

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Forsyth County, NC (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS037067) from 2009 to 2020 about Forsyth County, NC; Winston; migration; flow; NC; Net; 5-year; and population.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Forsyth County, GA (MHIGA13117A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Forsyth County, GA; Atlanta; GA; households; median; income; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA (B03002015E013117) from 2009 to 2023 about Forsyth County, GA; Atlanta; AK; American Indian; GA; latino; hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Forsyth County by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Forsyth County across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.01% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Forsyth County is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Forsyth County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Forsyth County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA (B01002001E013117) from 2009 to 2023 about Forsyth County, GA; age; Atlanta; GA; median; 5-year; and USA.

This dataset tracks annual white student percentage from 1996 to 2023 for Forsyth County School District vs. Georgia

US Census Block Groups from the 2020 US Census that includes all relevant population, age, income, gender, race, etc. based statistics. This layer was created from the official United States Census Redistricting 2020 REST service.https://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/ArcGIS/rest/services/USA_Census_2020_Redistricting_Blocks/FeatureServer

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Forsyth County by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Forsyth County. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Forsyth County by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Forsyth County. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Forsyth County.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (13,948) | Female # 15-19 years (14,654). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Forsyth County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Forsyth County is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Forsyth County is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Forsyth County for each age group.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Forsyth County Population by Gender. You can refer the same here

This dataset tracks annual two or more races student percentage from 2011 to 2023 for North Forsyth High School vs. Georgia and Forsyth County School District

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA (B03002009E013117) from 2009 to 2023 about Forsyth County, GA; Atlanta; GA; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset tracks annual total expenditure from 1990 to 2021 for Forsyth County School District

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA was 10440.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA reached a record high of 10440.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 4073.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American Alone (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA was 26070.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA reached a record high of 26070.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 12911.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

This dataset tracks annual average revenue per student from 1995 to 2021 for Forsyth County School District

This dataset tracks annual average expenditure per student from 1995 to 2021 for Forsyth County School District

Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA was 39.40000 Years of Age in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA reached a record high of 39.40000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 35.80000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate, Median Age by Sex, Total Population (5-year estimate) in Forsyth County, GA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.