Forsyth County, GA

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Population

211,300

3.66% growth

Poverty Rate

6.48%


Median Age

38.2


Median Household Income

$96,445

5.01% growth

Number of Employees

103,649

5.34% growth

Median Property Value

$301,100

7% growth

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In 2017, Forsyth County, GA had a population of 211k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $96,445. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Forsyth County, GA grew from 203,841 to 211,300, a 3.66% increase and its median household income grew from $91,842 to $96,445, a 5.01% increase.

The population of Forsyth County, GA is 74.9% White Alone, 10.5% Asian Alone, and 9.5% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Forsyth County, GA speak a non-English language, and 90.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Forsyth County, GA are MAK Beauty Institute (15 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Forsyth County, GA is $301,100, and the homeownership rate is 84.3%. Most people in Forsyth County, GA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 29.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Forsyth County, GA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Forsyth County, GA employs 104k people. The largest industries in Forsyth County, GA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (14,674 people), Retail Trade (12,470 people), and Manufacturing (9,775 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($94,781), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,738), and Finance & Insurance ($81,292).

Median household income in Forsyth County, GA is $96,445. Males in Forsyth County, GA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,261. The income inequality in Forsyth County, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$96,445

2017 value

± $2,452

5.01%

1 Year Growth

± 2.95%

Households in Forsyth County, GA have a median annual income of $96,445, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $91,842 in 2016, which represents a 5.01% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Forsyth County, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$62,744

Average Male Salary

± $1,190

$46,261

Average Female Salary

± $830

In 2017, full-time male employees in Georgia made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,486 ± $3,787

  2. White

    $53,819 ± $950

  3. Two or More Races

    $43,415 ± $4,855

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Georgia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Forsyth County, GA is from Georgia.

0.478

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.233% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 1306.04

  2. Census Tract 1306.07

  3. Census Tract 1306.12

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Forsyth County, GA was Census Tract 1306.04 with a value of $154,453, followed by Census Tract 1306.07 and Census Tract 1306.12, with respective values of $141,103 and $141,061.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Forsyth County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Forsyth County, GA (13.6k out of 210k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    10,777 ± 739

  2. Hispanic

    4,669 ± 501

  3. Asian

    1,032 ± 204

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Forsyth County, GA is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

104k

2017 Value

± 1,883

5.34%

1 Year growth

± 2.52%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Forsyth County, GA grew at a rate of 5.34%, from 98.4k employees to 104k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Forsyth County, GA, are Management Occupations (18,408 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,851 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,904 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Forsyth County, GA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Forsyth County, GA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (18,408 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,851 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,904 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Forsyth County, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.73 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (1.74 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.54 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Forsyth County, GA, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($102,551), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($100,010), and Management Occupations ($96,982).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

104k

2017 Value

± 1,883

5.34%

1 Year growth

± 2.52%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Forsyth County, GA grew at a rate of 5.34%, from 98.4k employees to 104k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Forsyth County, GA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (14,674 people), Retail Trade (12,470 people), and Manufacturing (9,775 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Forsyth County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Forsyth County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Forsyth County, GA, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (14,674 people), Retail Trade (12,470 people), and Manufacturing (9,775 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Forsyth County, GA has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.77 times higher than expected), Information (2.22 times), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2.02 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Forsyth County, GA, by median earnings, are Information ($94,781), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,738), and Finance & Insurance ($81,292).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $51.8B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $36.9B

  3. Electronics

    $35.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $51.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($36.9B) and Electronics ($35.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value

$628B

Projected 2045 Value

35.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 35.1% to $628B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Florida

    $42.1B

  2. South Carolina

    $27.8B

  3. North Carolina

    $22.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $42.1B, followed by South Carolina with $27.8B and North Carolina and $22.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

90.5% of the population of Forsyth County, GA has health coverage, with 63.6% on employee plans, 4.97% on Medicaid, 8.71% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 0.925% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Forsyth County, GA was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Forsyth County, GA see 2623 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year (2491 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2483 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2085 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Rockdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,623 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Forsyth County, GA see an average of 2,623 patients per year. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year (2,491 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Forsyth County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.49%

Uninsured

63.6%

Employer Coverage

4.97%

Medicaid

8.71%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

0.925%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Forsyth County, GA declined by 4.11% from 9.89% to 9.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Forsyth County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Quitman County

    18.2% prevalence

  2. Taliaferro County

    17.3% prevalence

  3. Clay County

    16.9% prevalence

Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Georgia, at 18.2%.

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Diversity

Forsyth County, GA is home to a population of 211k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 15.9% of Forsyth County, GA residents were born outside of the country (33.6k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Forsyth County, GA is composed of 158k White Alone residents (74.9%), 22.3k Asian Alone residents (10.5%), 20.1k Hispanic or Latino residents (9.5%), 6.06k Black or African American Alone residents (2.87%), 4.03k Two or More Races residents (1.91%), 382 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.181%), 213 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.101%), and 41 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0194%).

Age

Age by Nativity

37

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

40

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Forsyth County, GA was 38.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Forsyth County, GA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Forsyth County, GA residents was 38.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

33.6k people

14.7%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

30k people

As of 2017, 15.9% of Forsyth County, GA residents (33.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Forsyth County, GA was 14.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    264,376 ± 12,459 people

  2. India

    85,239 ± 7,138 people

  3. Korea

    45,011 ± 5,197 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 264,376 Georgia residents, followed by India with 85,239 and Korea with 45,011.

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Citizenship

90.9%

2017 Citizenship

91.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 90.9% of Forsyth County, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Forsyth County, GA was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    158k ± 107

  2. Asian Alone

    22.3k ± 322

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    20.1k ± 1.15k

In 2017, there were 7.11 times more White Alone residents (158k people) in Forsyth County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.3k Asian Alone and 20.1k Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    3,256 ± 265

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    2,076 ± 299

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    1,537 ± 254

Forsyth County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Forsyth County, GA awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Forsyth County, GA is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 10 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Forsyth County, GA are White (8 and 53.3%), followed by Two or More Races (4 and 26.7%), Asian (2 and 13.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Forsyth County, GA by number of degrees awarded are MAK Beauty Institute (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Forsyth County, GA are General Cosmetology (14 and 93.3%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 6.67%).

The median tuition costs in Forsyth County, GA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. General Cosmetology

    14 degrees awarded

  2. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Forsyth County, GA was General Cosmetology with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Forsyth County, GA according to their major.

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Universities

MAK Beauty Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

15 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Forsyth County, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was MAK Beauty Institute with 15 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

0

Degrees Awarded to Men

15

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Forsyth County, GA, which is 0 times less than the 15 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    8 degrees awarded

  2. Two or More Races

    4 degrees awarded

  3. Asian

    2 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Forsyth County, GA were to White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were 2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 4 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Forsyth County, GA was $301,100 in 2017, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $281,400 to $301,100, a 7% increase. The homeownership rate in Forsyth County, GA is 84.3%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Forsyth County, GA have an average commute time of 29.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Forsyth County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$301,100

2017 Median

± $4,316

$281,400

2016 Median

± $3,781

In 2017, the median property value in Forsyth County, GA grew to to $301,100 from the previous year's value of $281,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Forsyth County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Forsyth County, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Household Income

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$96,445

Median Household Income

± $2,452

70.5k

Number of Households

± 1,524

In 2017, the median household income of the 70.5k households in Forsyth County, GA grew to $96,445 from the previous year's value of $91,842.

The following chart displays the households in Forsyth County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Forsyth County, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Forsyth County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

84.3%

2017 Homeownership

84.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 84.3% of the housing units in Forsyth County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Forsyth County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

29.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Forsyth County, GA have a longer commute time (29.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.04% of the workforce in Forsyth County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    77.6%

  2. Worked At Home

    10.9%

  3. Carpooled

    9.13%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Forsyth County, GA was Drove Alone (77.6%), followed by those who Worked At Home (10.9%) and those who Carpooled (9.13%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Forsyth County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Forsyth County, GA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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