North Carolina

Forsyth

382,590
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Forsyth

Forsyth, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 11,168. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 382,590.

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

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Shallow Ford (NC Yadkin, 1781), Battle of Shallow Ford, Stoneman's Raid — Germantown (Midway) NC, and 116 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020382,590
2010350,670
2000306,067
1990265,878
1980243,683
1970214,348
1960189,428
1950146,135
1940126,475
1930111,681
192077,269
191047,311
190035,261
189028,434
188018,070
187013,050
186012,692
185011,168
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, North Carolina.

Battle of Shallow Ford (NC Yadkin, 1781)
1781
Battle of Shallow Ford
1781
Stoneman's Raid — Germantown (Midway) NC
1865
Battle of Shallow Ford
1865

Historic places in Forsyth

National Register of Historic Places listings in Forsyth, North Carolina.

North Cherry Street Historic District
Winston-Salem
Poindexter, H. D., Houses
Winston-Salem
Salem Tavern
Winston-Salem
Crews, Thomas A., House
Walkertown
Old Salem Historic District
Winston-Salem
Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Winston-Salem
Craver Apartment Building
Winston-Salem
Indera Mills
Winston-Salem
O'Hanlon Building
Winston-Salem
Reynolds Building
Winston-Salem
Single Brothers' House
Winston-Salem
West Salem Historic District
Winston-Salem
Reynolda Historic District
Winston-Salem
Korner's Folly
Kernersville
Hanes, Robert M., House
Winston-Salem
Brown, W.C., Apartment Building
Winston-Salem
Salem Town Hall
Winston-Salem
Bethabara Moravian Church
Winston-Salem
Black, George, House and Brickyard
Winston-Salem
Atkins High School (former)
Winston-Salem
Goler Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Winston-Salem
Shell Service Station
Winston-Salem
Union Station
Winston-Salem
St. Philip's Moravian Church
Winston-Salem
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Frequently asked about Forsyth

When does Forsyth first appear in the US census?
Forsyth, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 11,168.
What is the population of Forsyth?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Forsyth had a recorded population of 382,590.
Were any battles fought in Forsyth?
4 documented military engagements took place in Forsyth, including Battle of Shallow Ford (NC Yadkin, 1781), Battle of Shallow Ford, Stoneman's Raid — Germantown (Midway) NC.
How many historic places are in Forsyth?
116 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Forsyth, North Carolina.
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