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Forsyth, GA
City in Monroe County, Georgia.
Population
4,642
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
515
ZIP codes
0
Forsyth and its ZIP codes
Forsyth at a glance
- Forsyth is about 2.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,250 a year, 5% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $274,400 (10% below Georgia) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Forsyth, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forsyth, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,250
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$274,400
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (298), Irish Americans (182), Haitian Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Forsyth.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,980
8,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,086
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,201 per person
How people get to work
Forsyth, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forsyth, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forsyth, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Forsyth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmarrCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.7 |
| JulietteCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| BolingbrokeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| BarnesvilleCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| AldoraTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| YatesvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| FlovillaCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| CullodenCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MilnerCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| MusellaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| The RockCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| Orchard HillTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| JenkinsburgCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 21 mi | 249.4 |
| MeansvilleCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forsyth, GA in?
- Forsyth is in Monroe County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Forsyth, GA?
- About 4,642 people live in Forsyth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forsyth?
- Nearby places include Smarr (4.2 mi), Juliette (8.7 mi), Bolingbroke (10 mi), Barnesville (13 mi), Aldora (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023