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Winston-Salem

North Carolina · 229,617 residents · 133.584 sq mi
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Winston-Salem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,483. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value is $141,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229,617
+24%since 2000
from 185,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,719 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
133K165K198K230K263K1990201020202024Winston-Salem
2024252K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,483
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,006 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,472
+9%since 2000
from $22,468 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(97,420)
Black36.4%(67,648)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(16,043)
Asian1.1%(2,082)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(133,071)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(108,222)
Black34%(78,065)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(33,753)
Asian2%(4,536)
Other1.7%(3,824)
Diversity Score79.5%(182,589)
Diversity Score
80
+11%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Winston-Salem, North Carolina has about 229,617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

The typical household in Winston-Salem, North Carolina earns about $41,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winston-Salem, North Carolina expensive?

In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winston-Salem, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

About 19.3% of people in Winston-Salem, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winston-Salem, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Winston-Salem, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86,132 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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