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Crime in Winston-Salem summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Winston-Salem. Key points include:
There were 9,478 total crimes in Winston-Salem in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Winston-Salem is 3,730.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Winston-Salem is 809.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Winston-Salem is 2,921.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Winston-Salem is 76.05% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Winston-Salem Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Winston-Salem / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 9,478 | 3,730.9 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2,057 | 809.7 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 29 | 11.4 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 247 | 97.2 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,664 | 655.0 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 7,421 | 2,921.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1,448 | 570.0 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 5,073 | 1,996.9 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 900 | 354.3 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Winston-Salem summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Winston-Salem. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Winston-Salem is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Winston-Salem is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Winston-Salem is $264,332.
The median income in Winston-Salem is $59,268.
Winston-Salem's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Winston-Salem Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Winston-Salem | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Winston-Salem, NC Weather
The average high in Winston-Salem is 69.7° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 74.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.1 inches of precipitation each year with 6.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Winston-Salem |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Winston-Salem Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Winston-Salem
The current population in Winston-Salem is 252,037. The population has increased 12.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 252,037 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 250,887 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 249,571 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 247,917 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 245,787 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 244,115 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 242,125 | - |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 238,474 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 236,642 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 234,469 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 232,219 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 230,030 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 227,691 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 224,769 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Winston-Salem
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Winston-Salem is:
43.6% White with 109,867 White residents.
31.2% African American with 78,616 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 340 American Indian residents.
2.3% Asian with 5,756 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 199 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 1,367 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 10,103 Two Or More residents.
18.2% Hispanic with 45,789 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43.6% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 31.2% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.2% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Winston-Salem
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Winston-Salem is 53.4% female with 134,559 female residents.
Winston-Salem is 46.6% male with 117,477 male residents.
| Gender | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Winston-Salem for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Winston-Salem completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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6.6% of households in Winston-Salem earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Winston-Salem earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Winston-Salem earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Winston-Salem earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Winston-Salem earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Winston-Salem earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Winston-Salem earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Winston-Salem earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Winston-Salem earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.0% of households in Winston-Salem earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Winston-Salem | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
