Winston-Salem, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
245,787
Unemployment
5.6%
Poverty
19.2%
Median Home
$152,000
Median Income
$47,269
Median Rent
$827
Winston-Salem SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Winston-Salem, NC Cost Of Living
94
Winston-Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Winston-Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Winston-Salem | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
Winston-Salem, NC Photos
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Map Of Winston-Salem, NC
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Population over time in Winston-Salem
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 245,787 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 242,125 | - |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 238,474 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 236,642 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 234,469 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 232,219 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 230,030 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 227,691 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 224,769 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Winston-Salem
| Race | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.7% | 62.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 33.3% | 21.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Winston-Salem
| Gender | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Winston-Salem for adults over 25
| Education | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Winston-Salem, North Carolina
| Income | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
