Forsyth County, North Carolina

Total Population: 386,740

County Seat: Winston-Salem

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Median Home Value

$227,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,541

Across all households

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

36.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)24.9%
Hispanic or Latino14.6%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.8%

65 Years and Over

16.6%

Male

47.6%

Female

52.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.3%

No Health Insurance

10.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,541

Mean Household Income

$90,850

Per Capita Income

$37,375

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$227,800

Median Rent

$1,046/mo

Total Housing Units

173,220

Owner-Occupied

62.7%

Renter-Occupied

37.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Married Couple Households

43.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.7%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

89.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37067.