Winston-Salem, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
250,887
Population
1,877/sq mi density
$57,673
Median Income
$35,074 per capita
$208,200
Home Value
$263,057 Zillow
$1,033
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
812
Violent Crime/100K
2,961 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$57,673 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$208,200 home value, $1,033/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
812 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
250,887
Census 2023
Population Density
1,877
per square mile
Land Area
133.7
square miles (346.3 km²)
Median Age
35.6 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 32.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
48.7%
Black
32.4%
Hispanic
17.9%
Asian
2.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.2%
Spanish
18.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.7%
Veterans
5.5%
8% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.1%
4% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.9%
38% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.484
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 250,887 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,877 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 133.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.7% |
| Black or African American | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
Language
| English Only | 81.2% |
| Spanish | 18.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 88.1% |
| Uninsured | 11.9% |
| Broadband Access | 87.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |