Georgia

Forsyth

251,283
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Forsyth

Forsyth, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 5,619. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 251,283.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Fort Buffington — Cherokee Removal Internment (1838), and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020251,283
2010175,511
200098,407
199044,083
198027,958
197016,928
196012,170
195011,005
194011,322
193010,624
192011,755
191011,940
190011,550
189011,155
188010,559
18707,983
18607,749
18508,850
18405,619
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Forsyth

Military engagements that took place in Forsyth, Georgia.

Fort Buffington — Cherokee Removal Internment (1838)
1838

Historic places in Forsyth

National Register of Historic Places listings in Forsyth, Georgia.

Cumming Bandstand
Forsyth
Pool's Mill Covered Bridge
Cumming
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Frequently asked about Forsyth

When does Forsyth first appear in the US census?
Forsyth, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 5,619.
What is the population of Forsyth?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Forsyth had a recorded population of 251,283.
Were any battles fought in Forsyth?
1 documented military engagement took place in Forsyth, including Fort Buffington — Cherokee Removal Internment (1838).
How many historic places are in Forsyth?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Forsyth, Georgia.
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