Forsyth County, North Carolina: Medicare, senior and household data
Forsyth County, North Carolina has 66,134 residents age 65 and older, 17.0% of its population (Census ACS 2020-2024). 68.2% of its 84,936 Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (CMS, February 2026). Median household income is $67,165 and 63.6% of homes are owner-occupied. LeadLoom has 107,710 records available here, 4,553 of them turning 65 this calendar year.
Records available from LeadLoom
Our inventory
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turning 65 in the next 12 months | 4,553 | #4 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records available now | 107,710 | #4 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Records with a phone | 58,938 | #4 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Phone coverage | 54.7% | #76 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
| Email coverage | 0.0% | #34 of 100 | LeadLoom inventory, live |
Medicare market
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare Advantage share | 68.2% | #13 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 84,936 | #4 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| Medicare beneficiaries ages 65-69 | 19,365 | #4 of 100 | CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment, Feb 2026 |
| 65+ with Medicare only | 37.0% | #30 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with Medicare and Medicaid | 6.8% | #45 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with employer coverage and Medicare | 12.3% | #79 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ still employed | 17.1% | #30 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ with no coverage | 0.8% | #21 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ on VA care only | 0.0% | #53 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Seniors
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ | 66,134 | #4 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Share of residents 65+ | 17.0% | #83 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median age | 38.4 | #84 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| 65+ living alone | 30.6% | #33 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Disability, ages 65-74 | 20.9% | #82 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Veterans | 6.3% | #83 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Wealth & retirement
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,165 | #31 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Median home value | $250,400 | #34 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with retirement income | 25.4% | #71 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households with Social Security | 32.0% | #84 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes owned free and clear | 37.1% | #86 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Average income per tax return | $80,874 | #22 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $100K | 20.7% | #28 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Tax returns over $200K | 6.3% | #22 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with pension or annuity income | 20.6% | #72 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with IRA distributions | 12.0% | #31 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with capital gains | 17.6% | #28 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns with taxable Social Security | 17.1% | #63 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Households with SSI | 4.6% | #69 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Households on SNAP | 13.9% | #60 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Below 150% of poverty | 23.4% | #54 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
Housing
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner share | 63.6% | #84 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.8% | #61 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built before 1970 | 29.2% | #36 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Homes built 2000 or later | 27.6% | #43 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with utility gas | 29.1% | #12 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with electricity | 63.3% | #69 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with fuel oil | 3.9% | #30 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Heated with propane | 2.3% | #97 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Returns deducting property tax | 6.4% | #24 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
| Returns claiming an energy credit | 1.7% | #37 of 100 | IRS Statistics of Income, tax year 2022 |
Health
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | #71 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4% | #82 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| COPD | 7.1% | #81 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Stroke | 3.8% | #78 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cancer | 7.8% | #76 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Arthritis | 26.2% | #89 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% | #84 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% | #91 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Obesity | 41.2% | #19 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Depression | 23.7% | #80 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Cognitive disability | 15.6% | #66 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Mobility disability | 14.9% | #79 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Hearing disability | 7.0% | #87 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Vision disability | 6.1% | #52 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% | #63 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| 65+ with all teeth lost | 16.4% | #59 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
| Dental visit in the past year | 62.4% | #33 of 100 | CDC PLACES (model-based estimates) |
Hazards
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural hazard risk | 91.5 | #9 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Expected annual hazard loss | $104,148,054 | #10 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hurricane risk | 86.5 | #40 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Coastal flooding risk | Not applicable | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 | |
| Inland flooding risk | 94.7 | #4 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Wildfire risk | 35.8 | #72 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Tornado risk | 90.9 | #10 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Hail risk | 85.9 | #8 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Strong wind risk | 85.9 | #14 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Winter weather risk | 91.6 | #20 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Heat wave risk | 80.3 | #18 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Earthquake risk | 88.1 | #3 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Drought risk | 53.6 | #48 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
| Lightning risk | 86.8 | #19 of 100 | FEMA National Risk Index, Dec 2025 |
Community
| Measure | Value | Rank in North Carolina | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | #14 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Foreign-born residents | 9.7% | #12 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 15.1% | #11 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Black residents | 24.6% | #34 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Asian residents | 2.3% | #13 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| White residents | 53.5% | #74 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
| Diversity index | 62.8 | #13 of 100 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year |
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About this data
Inventory figures count the LeadLoom records that can be bought right now, after sold, reserved and opted-out records are removed; they refresh within a minute of any sale. Every other figure is a published statistic about the area, never a fact about a person: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, CMS Medicare Monthly Enrollment (February 2026), CDC PLACES model-based estimates, the FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) and IRS Statistics of Income (tax year 2022).
Cite as: TheWoob Explorer, "Forsyth County, North Carolina", https://explorer.thewoob.com/explorer/NC/Forsyth, retrieved 2026-10-19. Compiled data licensed CC BY 4.0; government source data is public domain.
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