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Encyclopedia > Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County, North Carolina
Map
Map of North Carolina highlighting Forsyth County
Location in the state of North Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 1849
Seat Winston-Salem
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,069 km² (413 mi²)
1,061 km² (410 mi²)
9 km² (3 mi²), 0.80%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

306,067
289/km² 
Website: www.co.forsyth.nc.us

Forsyth County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 306,067. Its county seat is Winston-Salem|6. Image File history File links Map_of_North_Carolina_highlighting_Forsyth_County. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_NC.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): North Carolina ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Youre Something Special in Winston-Salem Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State Counties Forsyth County Founded Incorporated 1766 (Salem) 1849 (Winston) 1913 Government  - Mayor Allen Joines (D) Area  - City  132. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Winston-Salem is a city located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ...

Contents

History

The county was formed in 1849 from Stokes County. It was named for Colonel Benjamin Forsyth, who was killed in the War of 1812. 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Stokes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Benjamin Forsyth was an American officer of Rifle troops in the War of 1812 between Britain and America. ... This article is about the U.S. – U.K. war. ...


Law and government

Forsyth County is a member of the regional Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments. Categories: Government stubs | North Carolina Councils of Governments ...


The Forsyth County Public Library, founded in 1906, is free for residents of Forsyth and surrounding counties, while all others must pay a small yearly fee for a library card. The library runs Adult, Children's, and Hispanic Outreach programs. Its main "Central Library" is in downtown Winston-Salem, with the following branch locations: Winston-Salem is a city located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ...

  • Clemmons Branch Library
  • Carver School Road Library
  • Lewisville Branch Library
  • Reynolda Manor Library
  • Rural Hall Branch Library
  • Walkertown Branch Library
  • Southside Branch Library
  • Kernersville Branch Library
  • Mallory Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,069 km² (413 mi²). 1,061 km² (410 mi²) of it is land and 9 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.80%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Townships

The county is divided into fourteen townships: A township in the United States refers to a small geographic area, ranging in size from 6 to 54 square miles (15. ...

  • Abbots Creek
  • Belews Creek
  • Bethania
  • Broadbay
  • Clemmonsville
  • Kernersville
  • Lewisville
  • Middle Fork
  • Old Richmond
  • Old Town
  • Salem Chapel
  • South Fork
  • Vienna
  • Winston

Location of Abbotts Creek Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Abbotts Creek Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 12,869 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Belews Creek Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Belews Creek Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 5,631 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Bethania Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Bethania Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 9,543 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Broadbay Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Broadbay Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 2,904 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Clemmonsville Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Clemmonsville Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 13,123 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Kernersville Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Kernersville Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 26,372 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Lewisville Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Lewisville Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 15,431 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Middle Fork Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Middle Fork Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 6,779 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Old Richmond Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Old Richmond Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 5,165 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Old Town Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Old Town Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 176 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Salem Chapel Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Salem Chapel Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 7,069 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of South Fork Township in Forsyth County, N.C. South Fork Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 3,213 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Vienna Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Vienna Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 12,016 according to the 2000 census. ... Location of Winston Township in Forsyth County, N.C. Winston Township is one of fourteen townships in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 185,776 according to the 2000 census. ...

Adjacent counties

Stokes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Davie County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Yadkin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Surry County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ...

Wine region

Parts of Forsyth County are in the Yadkin Valley wine region. The Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area (Yadkin Valley AVA) is an American Viticultural Area, established to recognize wines made from grapes grown in the area. ...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 306,067 people, 123,851 households, and 81,741 families residing in the county. The population density was 289/km² (747/mi²). There were 133,093 housing units at an average density of 125/km² (325/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.47% White, 25.61% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.25% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 6.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


In 2005 62.9% of Forsyth county's population was non-Hispanic whites. 25.9% of the population was African-American. 9.5% was Latino. 1.3% was Asian and 1.1% reported two or more races. The decline in the last is due to changes in counting which basically excluded all Latinos from this category.


In 2000 there were 123,851 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.40 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $42,097, and the median income for a family was $52,032. Males had a median income of $36,158 versus $27,319 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,023. About 7.90% of families and 11.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.10% of those under age 18 and 9.70% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Included areas

Map of Forsyth County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels
Map of Forsyth County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

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Cities and towns

Bethania is a town located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Clemmons is a village in Forsyth County, North Carolina and a suburb of Winston-Salem. ... Kernersville is a town located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Lewisville is a town located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Rural Hall is a town located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Tobaccoville is a village located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Walkertown is a town located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Nickname: Motto: Youre Something Special in Winston-Salem Location in North Carolina Coordinates: , Country State Counties Forsyth County Founded Incorporated 1766 (Salem) 1849 (Winston) 1913 Government  - Mayor Allen Joines (D) Area  - City  132. ...

Unincorporated communities

Belews Creek (sometimes, Belew Creek) is an unincorporated community in the Belews Creek Township of Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Bethabara (from the Hebrew, meaning House of Passage and pronounced beth-ab-bra) is a village located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Donnaha (sometimes called Donnaha Station) is a small unincorporated community along the Yadkin River in the Old Richmond Township of northwest Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Dozier is an unincorporated community located in Forsyth County, North Carolina not far from the Yadkin River. ... Pfafftown (pronounced Poff-town), North Carolina is an unincorporated coummunity which has been partially annexed into the city Winston-Salem in Forsyth County. ... Seward, North Carolina is a small unincorporated community in western Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Stanleyville is an unincorporated community between northern Winston-Salem and Rural Hall in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Union Cross is a community in southeastern Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Vienna, North Carolina is a small unincorporated community located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ...

Partially in other counties

King is a town located in Stokes County, North Carolina. ... Stokes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Nickname: Location in Guilford County and the state of North Carolina Country United States State North Carolina Counties Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, Forsyth Government  - Mayor Rebecca Smothers Area  - City  95. ... Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ...

See also

  • Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools School district
  • Adelaide Fries- author of the 1898 Forsyth County.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS) is a school district in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ...

External links

  • Forsyth County government official website
  • Horneytown, Forsyth County, North Carolina data at Internet Accuracy Project

Coordinates: 36°08′N 80°16′W / 36.13, -80.26 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Forsyth County, North Carolina at AllExperts (501 words)
The county was formed in 1849 from Stokes County.
Forsyth County is a member of the regional Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older.
Sprawl in Forsyth County, North Carolina (6601 words)
Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department performs routine monitoring of surface water in the Muddy Creek subbasin of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, the most polluted of the various stream basins within the county and among the state’s watersheds with the highest number of miles with impaired water quality (Department of Environmental Affairs, 2000).
Forsyth County is suffering from the effects of sprawl, a fact that has been recognized by the local government, as well as by the residents of the county (City-County Planning Commission, 2001).
Forsyth County is suffering from the symptoms of sprawl--the uncontrolled growth of development outward from core urban areas.
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