North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 389,977 (100%) |
| Population Density | 956 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 63 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,165 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,203 |
| Median Home Value | $250,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 175,631 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 101,645 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 58,280 (33.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15,706 (8.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 159,925 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 98,546 (61.6%) |
The table below compares Forsyth County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 5 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 31 | 70th |
| Per Capita Income | # 25 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 13 | 88th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
