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Forsyth, Georgia
Forsyth, city, in Monroe County, Georgia. Forsyth had 4,952 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,384 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,642 (±17). GEOID 1330732.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,952
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,384 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,642 ±17
Median household income
$73,250
±$21,058 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$274,400
±$44,739 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$925
±$62 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Forsyth and what county is it in?
Forsyth is a city in Monroe County, Georgia. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 487 residents per square mile in 2020.
Forsyth is in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Forsyth, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,952 people lived in Forsyth on July 1, 2025, up 13.4% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,384 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,642 (±17).
| Measure | Forsyth | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,642 ±17 | 29,664 | +565 |
| Households | 1,852 ±200 | 10,554 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.26 | 2.70 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,156 ±239 | 11,577 | no clear change |
Forsyth's population since 2000
From 3,776 in 2000 to 4,952 in 2025: up 31.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Forsyth as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Forsyth?
The median resident of Forsyth is 35.6 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.5%.
| Measure | Forsyth | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 ±7.5 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±5.9 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% ±4.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±5.3 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±3.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.3% ±8.2 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.5% ±8.5 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2% ±4.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0% ±2.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±4.7 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4% ±3.2 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.5% ±8.2 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±5.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.0% ±8.1 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Forsyth earn?
Half of Forsyth's 1,852 households earn less than $73,250 a year (±$21,058), against $83,183 in Monroe County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,595 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $33,655 after inflation. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Forsyth | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,250 ±$21,058 | $83,183 | +$33,655 |
| Mean household income | $87,074 ±$15,167 | $117,873 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,413 ±$7,541 | $42,843 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% ±9.2 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.3% ±18.9 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.6% ±5.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±4.2 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±6.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Forsyth?
Owners occupy 57.2% of Forsyth's occupied homes and renters 42.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,400 by its owner (±$44,739). The median renter pays $925 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Forsyth | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,400 ±$44,739 | $271,200 | +$101,241 |
| Median gross rent | $925 ±$62 | $943 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.2% ±11.4 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,832 ±$582 | $1,822 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.2% ±9.2 pts | 83.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.8% ±9.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,156 ±239 | 11,577 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6% ±7.1 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 9.5% ±5.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±5.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.1% ±6.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Forsyth work and get to work?
82.1% of Forsyth's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes.
| Measure | Forsyth | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5% ±6.9 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±5.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1% ±8.4 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±7.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3% ±5.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±3.4 | 25.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Forsyth?
1 census tract lies mostly in Forsyth, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502Monroe County | 5,828 | $64,511 |
| Tract 501.01Monroe County | 6,971 | $83,887 |
| Tract 501.02Monroe County | 4,786 | $54,974 |
| Tract 503.02Monroe County | 6,110 | $113,976 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Forsyth) · Census block assignment files
How does Forsyth compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Forsyth is the 4,925th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 153rd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Forsyth ranks 129th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 153rd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 292nd | 360 |
| Median household income | 129th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 113th | 357 |
| Median home value | 120th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 219th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 116th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 135th | 343 |
| Median age | 217th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 204th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 202nd | 359 |
Forsyth's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Forsyth with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Forsyth?
19 of the 57 figures for Forsyth on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Forsyth are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Forsyth.