Forsyth County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Cumming, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 280,096 residents in 2024, up from 251,285 in 2020. It covers about 225 square miles of land and was created in 1832.
- County seatCumming
- Population (2024 estimate)280,096
- Land area225 square miles
- Created1832
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Forsyth County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Forsyth County
Forsyth County has 1 incorporated city or town. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cumming (county seat) | 10,175 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 19
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 9, SR 20, SR 53, SR 141, SR 306, SR 369, SR 400
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Lanier and Taylor Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Forsyth County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Forsyth County borders Cherokee County, Dawson County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County and Hall County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Forsyth County, Georgia?
Cumming is the county seat of Forsyth County.
What cities are in Forsyth County, Georgia?
Forsyth County has 1 incorporated city or town: Cumming.
What counties border Forsyth County?
Forsyth County borders Cherokee County, Dawson County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County and Hall County.
Is there a printable map of Forsyth County?
Yes. The Forsyth County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Forsyth County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 280,096 people lived in Forsyth County on July 1, 2024, up from 251,285 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)