Forsyth County North Carolina Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Forsyth County North Carolina area was $59,879 in 2021, the latest figures available. Forsyth County median household income is $2,093 lower than the median North Carolina household income and $9,838 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Forsyth County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Forsyth County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Forsyth County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| North Carolina | $61,972 | -0.75% | +6.65% |
| Forsyth County | $59,879 | +2.25% | +12.88% |
Trends in Forsyth County, NC Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Forsyth is $59,879. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $62,647 and is now $2,768 (4.42%) lower. From a post peak low of $50,231 in 2012, real median household income for Forsyth has now grown by $9,648 (19.21%).
Real Median Household Income: Forsyth County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Forsyth County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $61,972 | $59,879 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $62,442 | $58,561 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $60,767 | $55,125 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $58,108 | $53,048 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $58,305 | $55,467 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $57,111 | $54,500 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,698 | $53,151 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $53,333 | $51,803 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $53,479 | $53,099 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $53,377 | $50,231 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $53,018 | $51,805 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $55,285 | $57,703 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $58,514 | $59,779 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $56,643 | $62,647 |
Forsyth County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Forsyth County was $76,616 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina family income, Forsyth County median family income is $985 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Forsyth County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Forsyth County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| North Carolina | $77,601 | -0.92% | +6.05% |
| Forsyth County | $76,616 | -0.25% | +8.43% |
Trends in Forsyth County, NC Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Forsyth is $76,616. Real median family income peaked in 2007 at $78,003 and is now $1,387 (1.78%) lower. From a post peak low of $65,498 in 2014, real median family income for Forsyth has now grown by $11,118 (16.97%).
Real Median Family Income: Forsyth County, North Carolina, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Forsyth County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $77,601 | $76,616 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $78,319 | $76,809 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $76,354 | $74,339 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $73,171 | $70,657 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $72,907 | $72,569 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $70,326 | $67,181 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $68,700 | $72,206 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $65,733 | $65,498 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $65,367 | $68,453 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $65,016 | $67,117 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $65,291 | $66,457 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $68,721 | $70,076 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $72,082 | $78,003 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $68,617 | $76,735 |
Forsyth County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Forsyth County was $34,718 in 2021. Compared to the median North Carolina per capita income, Forsyth County median per capita income is $536 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Forsyth County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Forsyth County North Carolina
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| North Carolina | $35,254 | +0.13% | +6.30% |
| Forsyth County | $34,718 | +2.91% | +6.79% |
Trends in Forsyth County, NC Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Forsyth is $34,718. Real per capita income peaked in 2005 at $34,818 and is now $100 (0.29%) lower. From a post peak low of $29,196 in 2014, real per capita income for Forsyth has now grown by $5,522 (18.91%).
Real Per Capita Income: Forsyth County, North Carolina, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Forsyth County
| Date | US | North Carolina | Forsyth County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $35,254 | $34,718 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $35,208 | $33,737 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,934 | $31,522 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $33,164 | $32,510 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $32,671 | $33,434 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $31,789 | $32,899 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $30,649 | $31,581 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $29,526 | $29,196 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $29,563 | $30,945 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,887 | $30,578 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $29,103 | $30,166 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $30,131 | $30,434 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $31,840 | $34,342 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $31,318 | $34,818 |
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