Forsyth County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$65,541
Per Capita Income
$37,375
Poverty Rate
14.7%
SNAP Recipients
13.4%
Gini Index
0.473
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.3%
$25K–$50K21.5%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K13.2%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K7.2%
$200K+8.0%
The median household income in Forsyth County, NC is $65,541 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,375. 14.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.473 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).