Forsyth County, North Carolina Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

389,977

Diversity Score

62.8

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.5%%

Forsyth County, North Carolina Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Forsyth County, North Carolina Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)208,78153.5%
Black / African American95,86324.6%
Hispanic or Latino58,88815.1%
Two or More Races14,6403.8%
Asian9,0982.3%
Other Race1,9610.5%
Native American4730.1%
Pacific Islander2730.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Forsyth County, North Carolina

The largest racial or ethnic group in Forsyth County, North Carolina is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 53.5% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Forsyth County, North Carolina has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 62.8/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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