Forsyth Futures Provides Local Data On COVID-19 Economic Toll

There's a new tool for tracking the economic impact of the pandemic on Forsyth County.

The data is being compiled and analyzed by Forsyth Futures, a nonprofit that does research and data analysis on community issues.

The dashboard allows users to see trends in local economic indicators. Categories include construction activity, unemployment, hotel bookings, and restaurant reservations.

Among the findings: About half of the workers in the county are employed in fields or occupations likely to experience job losses as a result of the pandemic. And Black, Hispanic, or Latino residents are more likely to feel the economic impact of COVID-19.

Researchers found more than 40 percent of Forsyth residents would likely experience poverty if workers in their families in at-risk jobs end up losing their employment. 

The organization plans to update the economic data weekly.

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