Voter file loaded June 3, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Forsyth County, North Carolina has 234,751 active registered voters — 27.4% Republican, 34.1% Democratic, and 37.9% with no party affiliation, as of July 2026.
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| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 802 | 1,574 | 1,159 | 73.63% |
| 2 | 803 | 1,615 | 1,157 | 71.64% |
| 3 | 805 | 2,295 | 1,643 | 71.59% |
| 4 | 804 | 1,205 | 857 | 71.12% |
| 5 | 809 | 2,664 | 1,876 | 70.42% |
| 6 | 901 | 1,669 | 1,149 | 68.84% |
| 7 | 908 | 2,593 | 1,758 | 67.8% |
| 8 | 052 | 1,152 | 763 | 66.23% |
| 9 | 054 | 2,523 | 1,663 | 65.91% |
| 10 | 092 | 1,710 | 1,106 | 64.68% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Forsyth County voted for president
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Forsyth County at a glance.
Forsyth County had an estimated 398,143 residents in July 2024, the fourth most populous of North Carolina's 100 counties, up 4.1% since the 2020 census. Of those, 309,655 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 17.7% are 65 or older. Its 234,751 active registered voters equal about 75.8% of that voting-age population.
It covers 408 square miles of land (976 people per square mile), and 16.0% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Winston-Salem (255,769), Kernersville (part) (28,173), Clemmons (22,471), Lewisville (14,203) and Walkertown (6,027). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 38.4, a median household income of $67,165, 38.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 63.6% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 203,928 votes were cast for president, about 65.9% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 56.0% and the Republican ticket 42.8%. The two-party margin moved from D+10.5 in 2008 to D+13.2 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 398,143
- Population (2020 census base)
- 382,606
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 309,655
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 75.8
- Residents 65 and older
- 17.7%
- People per square mile
- 976
- Living outside incorporated places
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 408 sq mi
- Median age
- 38.4
- Median household income
- $67,165
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 38.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63.6%
Largest cities and towns
- Winston-Salem 255,769
- Kernersville (part) 28,173
- Clemmons 22,471
- Lewisville 14,203
- Walkertown 6,027
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.0% | 42.8% | D+13.2 | 203,928 |
| 2020 | 56.2% | 42.3% | D+13.9 | 201,270 |
| 2016 | 53.6% | 43.4% | D+10.2 | 172,509 |
| 2012 | 53.2% | 45.9% | D+7.3 | 172,332 |
| 2008 | 54.8% | 44.3% | D+10.5 | 166,133 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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