Forsyth County

Forsyth County, Georgia — key demographics (latest available)

• Population size

  • 272,000 (2023 estimate, U.S. Census Bureau)
  • 251,283 (2020 Census)

• Age

  • Median age: ~39
  • Under 18: ~27%
  • 18–64: ~62%
  • 65 and over: ~11%

• Gender

  • Female: ~50%
  • Male: ~50%

• Racial/ethnic composition (ACS estimates)

  • White (non-Hispanic): ~60%
  • Asian (non-Hispanic): ~25–27%
  • Hispanic/Latino (any race): ~9–10%
  • Black/African American (non-Hispanic): ~4–5%
  • Two or more races/Other (non-Hispanic): ~2% combined

• Households and housing (ACS estimates)

  • Households: ~90,000
  • Average household size: ~3.1
  • Family households: ~77% (married-couple ~69%)
  • With children under 18: ~45%
  • Owner-occupied rate: ~80–85% (renter ~15–20%)

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census; Population Estimates Program (2023); American Community Survey (most recent 5-year). Figures are estimates and may not sum to 100% due to rounding.

Forsyth County, GA — email usage snapshot (estimates)

• Estimated users: 205,000–230,000 residents use email at least occasionally. Basis: ~270k population; high adult internet/email adoption in affluent suburban counties; strong teen access.
• Age distribution of email users:
  • 13–17: 7–9%
  • 18–29: 18–22%
  • 30–49: 38–42%
  • 50–64: 22–26%
  • 65+: 10–13%
• Gender split: ~49–51% female/male (email adoption is effectively even by gender).
• Digital access trends:
  • Household computer ownership ≈95%+; broadband subscriptions ≈93–95% (above Georgia average).
  • Widespread cable and expanding fiber (gigabit-tier plans common); strong 4G/5G along the GA‑400 corridor.
  • High telework and online schooling utilization since 2020; sustained reliance on cloud/email for work and family coordination.
• Local density/connectivity facts:
  • Population density roughly 1,000–1,100 people per square mile, concentrated in Cumming and south/central Forsyth.
  • Typical residential broadband tiers 200–1,000 Mbps; multiple ISPs present, improving redundancy and uptime.
  • Rural north/west pockets see comparatively weaker wired options; mobile broadband often supplements.

Notes: Figures synthesized from recent ACS population/computer-use data and Pew/U.S. benchmarks for email/internet adoption, adjusted to Forsyth County’s higher-income, suburban profile.

Here’s a concise, county-focused view using the latest available ACS, FCC, and carrier rollout patterns through 2024, with estimates where county-specific figures aren’t published. Emphasis is on how Forsyth differs from Georgia overall.

Quick context

• Population: ~265–275k; among Georgia’s highest-income, best-educated counties; fast-growing suburban corridor along GA‑400.
• Implication for mobile: higher device adoption, more multi-line households, earlier 5G deployment, and lower reliance on cellular as a sole home connection.

User estimates (orders of magnitude; county-specific ACS and industry benchmarks blended)

• Adult smartphone users: ~200k–220k people. Rationale: adult share ~70–73% of population; smartphone adoption several points higher than state average given income/education.
• Households with at least one smartphone: ~85k–95k (very high penetration; most households have multiple lines).
• Mobile-only home internet (cellular data plan but no cable/fiber/DSL): roughly 5–8% of households in Forsyth vs ~15–20% statewide. Affluence and fiber/cable availability keep “cellular-only” reliance comparatively low.
• Multi-line family plans: above state average (larger family households, higher disposable income). Prepaid share below state average.

Demographic patterns that shape usage

• Age: 18–44 adoption is effectively universal; 65+ adoption notably higher than Georgia overall (fewer seniors without smartphones due to income/education).
• Income/education: more premium devices and higher data tiers; heavier use of app ecosystems for schooling, telehealth, and remote work.
• Race/ethnicity: Forsyth’s large Asian population and high educational attainment correlate with very high broadband and smartphone adoption; racial/ethnic gaps seen at the state level are narrower here.
• Family orientation: more lines per household, extensive use of location-sharing, school apps, and messaging platforms; strong BYOD for students and knowledge workers.

Digital infrastructure and coverage

• 5G footprint: Near-universal population coverage; strong mid-band (T‑Mobile n41, Verizon/AT&T C‑band) along GA‑400, SR‑141, major retail nodes, and schools. Capacity-focused small cells denser than Georgia’s average outside core metro Atlanta.
• Broadband backstop: AT&T Fiber and Xfinity have wide availability across the central/southern county; this reduces cellular-only home internet use. Fixed wireless (T‑Mobile/Verizon 5G Home) fills in patchier northern/lakeside areas.
• Performance patterns: Higher median 5G speeds than Georgia’s rural counties; peak-hour congestion tends to be around schools, parks/athletics complexes, and GA‑400 interchanges.
• Resilience/public safety: AT&T FirstNet presence; macro coverage is strong, with remaining weak spots around lake coves and topographic dips.

How Forsyth differs from Georgia overall

• Higher smartphone penetration and more multi-line households; lower prepaid share.
• Much lower dependence on cellular as the only home internet (fiber/cable are widely adopted).
• Earlier and denser mid-band 5G deployment; higher typical speeds and capacity.
• Smaller adoption gaps across age and race/ethnicity due to income/education effects.
• Mobile usage skews toward complementing robust home broadband (Wi‑Fi offload is heavy), not substituting for it—opposite of many rural and lower-income Georgia counties.

Implications for planning

• Carriers: keep prioritizing capacity (mid-band, small cells) near GA‑400 corridors, schools, and retail; less need for basic coverage builds than for densification.
• Public sector: limited unserved pockets for broadband; mobile plays a resilience/backup role more than primary access.
• Businesses/health/education: expect near-universal smartphone reach; mobile-first engagement works well, but ensure experiences assume strong Wi‑Fi offload at home and high 5G availability on the move.

Notes on uncertainty

• Exact county-level smartphone and mobile-only figures aren’t directly published; ranges reflect ACS device/subscription tables, Georgia statewide baselines, and Forsyth’s demographic/income profile, cross-checked against FCC coverage data and observed carrier deployments through 2024.

Here’s a concise, directional snapshot of social media usage in Forsyth County, GA. Figures are estimates adapted from recent U.S./Georgia surveys (e.g., Pew) and tuned to Forsyth’s suburban, higher‑income, family‑heavy profile.

Population baseline

• Residents: ≈265–270k
• Age 13+: ≈220–230k
• Active social media users: ≈200–215k (about 78–85% of all residents; ~88–92% of those 13+)

Age mix of social media users (share of local social users, est.)

• 13–17: 7–9%
• 18–29: 18–22%
• 30–49: 38–42% (largest block; parents of school‑age kids)
• 50–64: 20–24%
• 65+: 10–12%

Gender breakdown (est.)

• Female: 51–53%
• Male: 47–49%
• Platform skews: Pinterest/Instagram skew female; Reddit/X/YouTube skew male; Facebook near even, slightly female.

Most‑used platforms (share of local social users using weekly, est.)

• YouTube: 80–85%
• Facebook: 65–72% (heavy Groups/Marketplace usage)
• Instagram: 48–55%
• TikTok: 35–45% (strong among teens/20s; growing with parents in 30s)
• LinkedIn: 28–35% (above U.S. average given commuter/professional base)
• Snapchat: 25–32% (teens and college‑age)
• Pinterest: 25–32% (home, crafts, recipes, events)
• Nextdoor: 20–28% (HOAs, safety, lost & found; very “hyperlocal”)
• X/Twitter: 18–24% (news, sports, weather/traffic)
• WhatsApp: 18–25% (family and international communities)
• Reddit: 15–22% (tech, gaming, local threads)

Behavioral trends

• Hyperlocal focus: Facebook Groups and Nextdoor drive conversations about schools, HOAs, youth sports, development, roadwork, and safety. Marketplace is popular for kids’ gear and household resale.
• Video‑first consumption: YouTube for how‑tos and local highlights; Instagram Reels/TikTok for dining, real estate, fitness, and events. Short‑form video outperforms static posts.
• Family‑centric rhythms: Engagement peaks 7–9 pm on weekdays; midday bump around lunch; school calendars (start/end of terms, sports seasons) create noticeable spikes.
• Civic mobilization: Zoning, bond referendums, and school board issues spread quickly via Groups/Nextdoor and X; high comment activity, often moderated.
• Shopping and discovery: Local boutiques and restaurants use IG/FB; saves on Pinterest lead to weekend visits; frequent link‑outs to Amazon or local sites.
• Private messaging handoffs: Many transactions and discussions move from public posts to Messenger, iMessage, or WhatsApp.
• Cross‑posting: The same news and flyers circulate across Facebook Groups and Nextdoor; creators syndicate content to IG Reels/TikTok.

Notes

• Treat figures as directional. County demographics from Census; platform shares derived from recent national/state data and adjusted for Forsyth’s suburban, higher‑income profile. Average daily social time is similar to U.S. norms (roughly 2–2.5 hours/day).