Winston - Salem, NC Demographics
What is the population of Winston - Salem?
There are 413,291 residents in Winston - Salem, with a median age of 39. Of this, 47.77% are males and 52.23% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.94% of the resident pool in Winston - Salem, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.63%. Additionally, 5.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 357,022 people in Winston - Salem currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 413,291 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 197,436 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 215,854 | 1.1% |
Male Population 47.77%
Female Population 52.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -3.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 371,728 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 19,117 | 8.1% |
| Not Citizen | 22,446 | -0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.94%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.63%
Not Citizen 5.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,616 | 8.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 24,943 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,061 | 0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,540 | 2.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 357,022 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.39%
Moved from Same County 6.1%
Moved from Same State 3.19%
Moved from Different State 3.06%
Same House as Last Year 87.25%
What are the employment statistics in Winston - Salem?
White-collar workers make up 78.23% of the working population in Winston - Salem, while blue-collar employees account for 21.77%. There are also 35,507 entrepreneurs in Winston - Salem (9.15% of the workforce); 262,559 workers employed in private companies (67.63%); and 43,251 people working in governmental institutions (11.14%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 303,707 | 101.0% |
| Blue Collar | 84,540 | 107.2% |
White Collar 78.23%
Blue Collar 21.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 35,507 | 105.8% |
| Private Companies | 262,559 | 100.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 43,251 | 107.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 46,930 | 108.2% |
Self Employees 9.15%
Private Companies 67.63%
Governmental Workers 11.14%
Not for Profit Companies 12.09%
How many households are there in Winston - Salem?
There are a total of 166,421 households in Winston - Salem, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.32% of these Winston - Salem households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.68%. Additionally, 28.54% of households have children and 71.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 166,421 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.6% |
| Family Households | 103,719 | 1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 62,702 | 2.1% |
Family Households 62.32%
Non-Family Households 37.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 47,504 | 1.3% |
| Households without Children | 118,917 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 28.54%
Households without Children 71.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Winston - Salem?
The average annual household income in Winston - Salem is $93,639, while the median household income sits at $70,825 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,502, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,568. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,736 and $51,030, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $93,639 | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $70,825 | 7.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 55,682 | -2.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 343,206 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Winston - Salem?
There are 184,550 housing units in Winston - Salem, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 166,421 occupied housing units in Winston - Salem, 64.2% are owner-occupied, while 35.8% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.58% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $216,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,052 per month in Winston - Salem.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 184,550 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,855 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,133 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 17,695 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 18,353 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27,759 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27,306 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27,203 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27,789 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 19,361 | 11.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,097 | 119.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 166,421 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 106,836 | 3.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 59,584 | -0.4% |
Owner Occupied 64.2%
Renter Occupied 35.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 67,922 | 2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 38,915 | 3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $216,200 | 7.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $228,200 | 8.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,052 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 63.58%
Without Mortgage 36.42%
What is the level of education in Winston - Salem?
Approximately 32.26% of the population in Winston - Salem holds a high school degree (that's 103,022 residents), while 21.7% have attained a college certificate (69,299 locals) and 21.16% have a bachelor's degree (67,586 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,578 | -0.7% |
| Some High School | 103,022 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 69,299 | -14.9% |
| Associate Degree | 27,634 | 2.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 67,586 | 5.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 40,239 | 3.6% |
No High School 3.63%
Some High School 32.26%
Some College 21.7%
Associate Degree 8.65%
Bachelor's Degree 21.16%
Graduate Degree 12.6%
What is the marital status of Winston - Salem residents?
A total of 119,170 people in Winston - Salem have never been married (which represents 34.7% of the total population), while 163,098 of them are wedded (47.49%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,288 (2.12%) and 35,490 (10.33%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 119,170 | 0.4% |
| Married | 163,098 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 7,288 | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 18,360 | -3.2% |
| Divorced | 35,490 | 0.0% |
Never Married 34.7%
Married 47.49%
Separated 2.12%
Widowed 5.35%
Divorced 10.33%
What are the most common means of transportation in Winston - Salem?
The top three means of transportation people in Winston - Salem use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 160,653 residents commute by car, 2,750 prefer going to work by walking and 1,393 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 160,653 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,393 | -5.4% |
| Railroad | 9 | 0.0% |
| Ferryboat | 49 | 58.1% |
| Bicycle | 288 | 24.7% |
| Motorcycle | 270 | 28.6% |
| TaxiCab | 199 | -14.2% |
| Walk | 2,750 | 4.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Winston - Salem by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27009 | 3,493 | 1,248 | $83,300 | $106,812 |
| 27012 | 29,708 | 12,370 | $94,082 | $118,336 |
| 27023 | 13,998 | 5,261 | $88,418 | $119,424 |
| 27040 | 12,574 | 4,757 | $92,365 | $113,053 |
| 27045 | 10,086 | 4,219 | $70,345 | $82,313 |
| 27050 | 3,701 | 1,545 | $85,820 | $93,937 |
| 27051 | 7,674 | 2,973 | $70,825 | $86,525 |
| 27101 | 21,881 | 10,120 | $44,611 | $67,251 |
| 27103 | 33,978 | 16,156 | $66,582 | $81,171 |
| 27104 | 31,184 | 13,985 | $77,056 | $127,423 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.