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Economic Development

Strong civic leadership, a highly
competitive tax structure, one of the
lowest millage rates in the region and
an outstanding educational system
contribute to Forsyth County’s thriving
economic climate. And with workforce develop-
ment advantages, close proximity to the state
capital, and an affluent community that actively
supports business growth, the area continues to
attract hundreds of businesses to the county.

• Forsyth County Households •

2015 2020

71,045 228,879

DeKalb Office 3.8%Forsyth County

Economic Annual Growth

Development U.S. .34%

Forsyth County, one of the fastest growing and most affluent counties in Source: U.S. Census Bureau
the U.S., is one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play. Situated on • Household Income •
the northeast edge of Atlanta, Forsyth County has been consistently ranked
as one of the 10 fastest growing communities in the nation since 1995, Per Capita
according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Recently, Forbes Magazine named
Forsyth County as one of the“Best Places in America to Get Ahead”and the Forsyth County:
13th wealthiest county in the nation.
$48,837
• Forsyth County Population & Growth • $28U,.S8.: 89

2015 2020 4%Forsyth County Average

212,438 228,879 Annual Growth Forsyth County:

U.S. .8% $107,055

U.S.:

$75,738

Median
Forsyth County:

$87,657
$53U,.S6.: 57

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Source: U.S. Census Bureau

47Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce • 770-887-6461 • www.cummingforsythchamber.org