Winston Salem, NC

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Winston Salem Overview

249,571
TOTAL POPULATION
117,916
MALE POPULATION
131,655
FEMALE POPULATION
89.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.65
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,279
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,260
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,416
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,963
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
122,161
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Winston Salem Zip Codes

Winston Salem Area Codes

Race in Winston Salem

The most populous races in Winston Salem are White / Caucasian (127,353 | 51.0%), Black / African American (82,945 | 33.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (41,335 | 16.6%).
Race in Winston Salem
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,2142.5%
Black / African American82,94533.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific1350.1%
Hispanic or Latino41,33516.6%
Native / Alaskan8570.3%
White / Caucasian127,35351.0%
Two or more Races18,5517.4%
Some other Race13,5165.4%
Total249,571100.0%

Ancestry in Winston Salem

The most populous ancestries reported in Winston Salem are Mexican (24,098 | 9.7%), English (22,529 | 9.0%), German (22,058 | 8.8%), Irish (16,382 | 6.6%), and American (11,458 | 4.6%), together accounting for 38.7% of all Winston Salem residents.
Ancestry in Winston Salem
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,4430.6%
American11,4584.6%
Apache190.0%
Arab1,1390.5%
Argentinean1990.1%
Armenian710.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac70.0%
Australian190.0%
Austrian2560.1%
Bahamian250.0%
Barbadian720.0%
Basque130.0%
Belgian1310.1%
Belizean690.0%
Bhutanese3750.2%
Blackfeet3070.1%
Brazilian1210.1%
British1,2350.5%
British West Indian810.0%
Bulgarian280.0%
Burmese4680.2%
Canadian2090.1%
Cape Verdean310.0%
Celtic320.0%
Central American6,2252.5%
Central American Indian2690.1%
Cherokee5980.2%
Chickasaw140.0%
Chilean2000.1%
Choctaw880.0%
Colombian1,1530.5%
Comanche110.0%
Costa Rican770.0%
Creek210.0%
Croatian5150.2%
Cuban7010.3%
Czech4360.2%
Czechoslovakian530.0%
Danish4080.2%
Dominican1,3690.5%
Dutch1,5230.6%
Eastern European2750.1%
Ecuadorian970.0%
Egyptian7140.3%
English22,5299.0%
Estonian340.0%
Ethiopian140.0%
European4,4751.8%
Filipino1350.1%
Finnish2120.1%
French2,7491.1%
French American Indian180.0%
French Canadian5800.2%
German22,0588.8%
Ghanaian2120.1%
Greek1,1520.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro400.0%
Guatemalan1,0620.4%
Guyanese760.0%
Haitian1970.1%
Honduran1,1980.5%
Hungarian3570.1%
Indian (Asian)2,0380.8%
Indonesian1100.0%
Inupiat70.0%
Iranian2270.1%
Iraqi50.0%
Irish16,3826.6%
Israeli880.0%
Italian6,3532.5%
Jamaican8930.4%
Japanese1040.0%
Kenyan390.0%
Korean7970.3%
Laotian1190.1%
Lebanese1550.1%
Lithuanian2040.1%
Lumbee4210.2%
Luxembourger60.0%
Macedonian170.0%
Malaysian50.0%
Mexican24,0989.7%
Mexican American Indian3550.1%
Mongolian740.0%
Moroccan660.0%
Native Hawaiian500.0%
Navajo240.0%
New Zealander500.0%
Nicaraguan2030.1%
Nigerian3960.2%
Northern European1990.1%
Norwegian9970.4%
Pakistani1320.1%
Palestinian260.0%
Panamanian630.0%
Pennsylvania German300.0%
Peruvian5260.2%
Polish2,5311.0%
Portuguese2590.1%
Potawatomi150.0%
Puerto Rican3,7681.5%
Romanian810.0%
Russian5960.2%
Salvadoran3,6221.5%
Scandinavian4130.2%
Scotch-Irish3,6091.5%
Scottish5,1472.1%
Senegalese3110.1%
Serbian1270.1%
Sioux130.0%
Slavic4880.2%
Slovak2600.1%
Slovene290.0%
South African130.0%
South American2,7991.1%
South American Indian830.0%
Spaniard1840.1%
Spanish3180.1%
Spanish American90.0%
Sri Lankan6230.3%
Subsaharan African2,8521.1%
Sudanese1610.1%
Swedish1,0390.4%
Swiss6540.3%
Syrian220.0%
Thai1,7470.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian860.0%
Turkish1370.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander100.0%
Ugandan1360.1%
Ukrainian3230.1%
Uruguayan1330.1%
Venezuelan4910.2%
Vietnamese250.0%
Welsh1,5690.6%
West Indian1190.1%
Yakama190.0%
Yugoslavian480.0%
Zimbabwean560.0%
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Immigrants in Winston Salem

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Winston Salem came from Latin America (17,242 | 6.9%), Central America (13,982 | 5.6%), Mexico (10,293 | 4.1%), Asia (5,315 | 2.1%), and El Salvador (2,293 | 0.9%), together accounting for 19.7% of all Winston Salem residents.
Immigrants in Winston Salem
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,7470.7%
Argentina640.0%
Asia5,3152.1%
Australia640.0%
Austria320.0%
Bangladesh270.0%
Belgium90.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina550.0%
Brazil2280.1%
Cambodia270.0%
Canada2420.1%
Caribbean1,2670.5%
Central America13,9825.6%
Chile960.0%
China1,4320.6%
Colombia9140.4%
Costa Rica610.0%
Croatia10.0%
Cuba1690.1%
Czechoslovakia280.0%
Denmark90.0%
Dominican Republic8070.3%
Eastern Africa3440.1%
Eastern Asia1,8260.7%
Eastern Europe4500.2%
Ecuador370.0%
Egypt5850.2%
El Salvador2,2930.9%
England810.0%
Eritrea70.0%
Europe1,4390.6%
France430.0%
Germany2840.1%
Ghana2150.1%
Greece1380.1%
Guatemala7240.3%
Guyana850.0%
Haiti470.0%
Honduras5120.2%
Hong Kong750.0%
Hungary470.0%
India1,2760.5%
Indonesia520.0%
Iran2090.1%
Ireland410.0%
Israel270.0%
Italy1270.1%
Jamaica1070.0%
Japan2110.1%
Jordan300.0%
Kenya1310.1%
Korea1830.1%
Kuwait130.0%
Laos40.0%
Latin America17,2426.9%
Lebanon620.0%
Liberia310.0%
Malaysia70.0%
Mexico10,2934.1%
Middle Africa210.0%
Moldova640.0%
Morocco70.0%
Nepal3620.2%
Nicaragua690.0%
Nigeria1450.1%
Northern Africa6200.3%
Northern Europe3220.1%
Norway410.0%
Oceania810.0%
Pakistan1420.1%
Panama300.0%
Peru2490.1%
Philippines5120.2%
Poland320.0%
Portugal100.0%
Romania110.0%
Russia1150.1%
Saudi Arabia60.0%
Scotland270.0%
Senegal1760.1%
Singapore310.0%
South America1,9930.8%
South Central Asia2,1370.9%
South Eastern Asia1,1500.5%
Southern Europe2930.1%
Spain180.0%
Sudan280.0%
Sweden850.0%
Syria50.0%
Taiwan1550.1%
Thailand890.0%
Trinidad and Tobago90.0%
Turkey340.0%
Uganda950.0%
Ukraine580.0%
Uruguay860.0%
Venezuela2340.1%
Vietnam3180.1%
West Indies340.0%
Western Africa6470.3%
Western Asia2020.1%
Western Europe3740.2%
Yemen90.0%
Zaire210.0%
Zimbabwe560.0%
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Sex and Age in Winston Salem

Sex and Age in Winston Salem

The most populous age groups in Winston Salem are 15 to 19 Years (9,660 | 8.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (10,937 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,379 (6.3%)7,292 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years7,200 (6.1%)7,399 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years9,287 (7.9%)8,869 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years9,660 (8.2%)10,937 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years8,854 (7.5%)10,120 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years8,947 (7.6%)9,539 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years8,153 (6.9%)9,026 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years7,242 (6.1%)7,772 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years7,197 (6.1%)7,888 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years6,839 (5.8%)7,924 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years7,421 (6.3%)7,993 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years7,736 (6.6%)7,544 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years6,656 (5.6%)8,201 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years4,954 (4.2%)6,210 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years4,439 (3.8%)5,664 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years2,738 (2.3%)3,359 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,594 (1.3%)2,862 (2.2%)
85 Years and over1,620 (1.4%)3,056 (2.3%)
Total117,916 (100.0%)131,655 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Winston Salem

Median Family Size in Winston Salem

The median family size in Winston Salem is 3.22 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16,519 | 28.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4,353 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Winston Salem
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple36,579 (63.7%)3.21
Single Male/Father4,353 (7.6%)2.86
Single Female/Mother16,519 (28.7%)3.33
Total Families57,451 (100.0%)3.22

Median Household Size in Winston Salem

The median household size in Winston Salem is 2.43 persons per household, with single female/mother households (16,519 | 16.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51 persons per household. non-family households (41,298 | 41.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Winston Salem
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple36,579 (37.0%)3.23
Single Male/Father4,353 (4.4%)3.23
Single Female/Mother16,519 (16.7%)3.51
Non-family41,298 (41.8%)1.20
Total Households98,749 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Winston Salem

Out of a total of 98,749 households in Winston Salem, 57,451 (58.2%) are family households, while 41,298 (41.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 26,735, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 34,846.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Winston Salem
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-34,846 (35.3%)
2-Person Households26,735 (27.1%)5,853 (5.9%)
3-Person Households13,915 (14.1%)402 (0.4%)
4-Person Households8,977 (9.1%)171 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,602 (4.7%)26 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,437 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households785 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total57,451 (58.2%)41,298 (41.8%)

Female Fertility in Winston Salem

Fertility by Age in Winston Salem

Average fertility rate in Winston Salem is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years245 (8.6%)22.0
20 to 34 years1,941 (68.5%)68.0
35 to 50 years648 (22.9%)26.0
Total2,834 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winston Salem

51.2% of women with births (2,834) in Winston Salem are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winston Salem
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)245 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years887 (45.7%)1,054 (54.3%)
35 to 50 years564 (87.0%)84 (13.0%)
Total1,451 (51.2%)1,383 (48.8%)

Fertility by Education in Winston Salem

Average fertility rate in Winston Salem is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 58.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 29.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Winston Salem
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School168 (5.9%)15.0
High School Diploma838 (29.6%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree786 (27.7%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree704 (24.8%)58.0
Graduate Degree338 (11.9%)43.0
Total2,834 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winston Salem

48.8% of women with births in Winston Salem are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 94.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 83.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winston Salem
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School56 (33.3%)112 (66.7%)
High School Diploma142 (17.0%)696 (83.1%)
College or Associate's Degree294 (37.4%)492 (62.6%)
Bachelor's Degree664 (94.3%)40 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree296 (87.6%)42 (12.4%)
Total1,451 (51.2%)1,383 (48.8%)

Income in Winston Salem

Income Overview in Winston Salem

Per Capita Income in Winston Salem is $33,279, while median incomes of families and households are $71,260 and $54,416 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income249,571$33,279
Median Family Income57,451$71,260
Mean Family Income57,451$101,165
Median Household Income98,749$54,416
Mean Household Income98,749$81,391
Income Deficit57,451$11,963
Wage / Income Gap (%)249,57121.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)249,57178.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index249,5710.50

Earnings by Sex in Winston Salem

Average Earnings in Winston Salem are $34,162, $38,858 for men and $30,583 for women, a difference of 21.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Winston Salem
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male62,494 (49.5%)$38,858
Female63,665 (50.5%)$30,583
Total126,159 (100.0%)$34,162

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winston Salem

The most common earnings brackets in Winston Salem are $100,000+ for men (8,561 | 13.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (5,135 | 8.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winston Salem
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,342 (5.3%)4,647 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,835 (2.9%)2,485 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,982 (3.2%)3,057 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,676 (2.7%)1,974 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,222 (3.6%)2,591 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,708 (2.7%)2,477 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,592 (2.5%)2,364 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,813 (2.9%)1,824 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,909 (3.0%)2,153 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,872 (3.0%)2,608 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,382 (7.0%)5,135 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,276 (6.8%)5,054 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,317 (5.3%)3,604 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,626 (5.8%)3,476 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,078 (6.5%)2,895 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,742 (4.4%)2,429 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,327 (6.9%)3,730 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,754 (4.4%)2,830 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,480 (7.2%)3,684 (5.8%)
$100,000+8,561 (13.7%)4,648 (7.3%)
Total62,494 (100.0%)63,665 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem

Average earnings in Winston Salem are $44,090 for men and $35,156 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,682, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,493. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,284, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,053.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,493$22,053
High School Diploma$35,577$27,508
College or Associate's Degree$39,008$32,526
Bachelor's Degree$58,319$45,174
Graduate Degree$87,682$65,284
Total$44,090$35,156

Family Income in Winston Salem

Family Income Brackets in Winston Salem

According to the Winston Salem family income data, there are 10,111 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,379 families (2.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Winston Salem
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,2175.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3792.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993,3905.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,1719.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996,83711.9%
$50,000 to $74,9999,99617.4%
$75,000 to $99,9998,04314.0%
$100,000 to $149,99910,11117.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993,6196.3%
$200,000+5,5739.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winston Salem

6-person families (2,223 | 3.9%) account for the highest median family income in Winston Salem with $85,552 per family, while 2-person families (28,435 | 49.5%) have the highest median income of $33,342 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winston Salem
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,435 (49.5%)$66,684
3-Person Families13,753 (23.9%)$74,051
4-Person Families8,256 (14.4%)$83,733
5-Person Families4,081 (7.1%)$71,884
6-Person Families2,223 (3.9%)$85,552
7+ Person Families703 (1.2%)$74,044
Total57,451 (100.0%)$71,260

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winston Salem

The median family income in Winston Salem is $71,260, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,747) having the highest median family income of $116,309, while families with no earners (8,549) have the lowest median family income of $40,443, accounting for 8.3% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Winston Salem
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,549 (14.9%)$40,443
1 Earner21,745 (37.9%)$49,055
2 Earners22,410 (39.0%)$94,990
3+ Earners4,747 (8.3%)$116,309
Total57,451 (100.0%)$71,260

Household Income in Winston Salem

Household Income Brackets in Winston Salem

With 16,590 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Winston Salem, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 4,740 households (4.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Winston Salem
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,2097.3%
$10,000 to $14,9995,3325.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999,6779.8%
$25,000 to $34,99910,76410.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912,73912.9%
$50,000 to $74,99916,59016.8%
$75,000 to $99,99912,14612.3%
$100,000 to $149,99913,23213.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,7404.8%
$200,000+6,4196.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Winston Salem

The median household income in Winston Salem is $54,416, with the highest median household income of $64,805 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 35,218 households (35.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,322, with 4,519 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Winston Salem
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,519 (4.6%)$28,322
25 to 44 Years34,585 (35.0%)$56,520
45 to 64 Years35,218 (35.7%)$64,805
65+ Years24,427 (24.7%)$46,005
Total98,749 (100.0%)$54,416

Poverty in Winston Salem

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winston Salem

With 17.2% poverty level for males and 19.5% for females among the residents of Winston Salem, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 473 males (38.3%) and 2,867 females (31.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,208 (30.1%)1,783 (24.6%)
5 Years473 (38.3%)451 (30.3%)
6 to 11 Years3,155 (30.3%)2,867 (31.5%)
12 to 14 Years964 (20.1%)1,719 (30.8%)
15 Years744 (35.5%)441 (25.5%)
16 and 17 Years806 (23.9%)845 (23.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,535 (25.4%)2,761 (24.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,163 (12.8%)3,930 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,679 (11.8%)3,137 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,396 (9.9%)2,212 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,104 (14.8%)2,157 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years835 (9.0%)1,242 (10.5%)
75 Years and over508 (8.8%)1,065 (12.0%)
Total19,570 (17.2%)24,610 (19.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winston Salem

According to the poverty statistics in Winston Salem, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.2% of males and 89.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,121 (69.9%)5,453 (75.4%)
5 Years761 (61.7%)1,037 (69.7%)
6 to 11 Years7,253 (69.7%)6,228 (68.5%)
12 to 14 Years3,833 (79.9%)3,869 (69.2%)
15 Years1,350 (64.5%)1,286 (74.5%)
16 and 17 Years2,572 (76.1%)2,836 (77.0%)
18 to 24 Years7,438 (74.6%)8,358 (75.2%)
25 to 34 Years14,715 (87.2%)14,508 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years12,566 (88.2%)12,417 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years12,763 (90.1%)13,683 (86.1%)
55 to 64 Years12,153 (85.2%)13,505 (86.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,447 (91.0%)10,571 (89.5%)
75 Years and over5,271 (91.2%)7,794 (88.0%)
Total94,243 (82.8%)101,545 (80.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winston Salem

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Winston Salem show that 5.3% or 1,932 of the total 36,579 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 23.8%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 625 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winston Salem
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children21,434 (97.2%)625 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children10,103 (94.2%)617 (5.8%)
3 or 4 Children2,905 (82.3%)626 (17.7%)
5 or more Children205 (76.2%)64 (23.8%)
Total34,647 (94.7%)1,932 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winston Salem

According to the poverty data in Winston Salem, 18.4% or 799 single-father households and 29.6% or 4,893 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 149 households (74.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winston Salem
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children108 (5.2%)624 (12.1%)
1 or 2 Children567 (26.9%)2,809 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children91 (60.7%)1,311 (66.8%)
5 or more Children33 (100.0%)149 (74.9%)
Total799 (18.4%)4,893 (29.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winston Salem

The poverty data for Winston Salem shows that 1,932 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 5,692 of the single-parent households (27.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (23.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 182 household (78.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winston Salem
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children625 (2.8%)732 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children617 (5.8%)3,376 (29.9%)
3 or 4 Children626 (17.7%)1,402 (66.4%)
5 or more Children64 (23.8%)182 (78.4%)
Total1,932 (5.3%)5,692 (27.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Winston Salem

Employment by Class of Employer in Winston Salem

Among the 112,784 employed individuals in Winston Salem, private company employees (76,670 | 68.0%), not-for-profit organizations (13,359 | 11.8%), and local government employees (6,989 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Winston Salem
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees76,67068.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,3683.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,6165.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,35911.8%
Local Government Employees6,9896.2%
State Government Employees4,2113.7%
Federal Government Employees2,2432.0%
Unpaid Family Workers3280.3%
Total112,784100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Winston Salem

According to the labor force statistics for Winston Salem, out of the total population over 16 years of age (198,313), 61.6% or 122,161 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 7,574 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.0% or 15,528 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.4% or 1,515 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,046 (30.1%)595 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Years12,219 (64.4%)1,515 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years15,528 (84.0%)1,537 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years14,190 (82.6%)624 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years24,591 (81.7%)1,180 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years24,443 (81.0%)978 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years11,124 (72.8%)423 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years8,454 (56.9%)431 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,657 (26.6%)255 (4.5%)
75 Years and over914 (6.0%)8 (0.9%)
Total122,161 (61.6%)7,574 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem

According to labor force statistics for Winston Salem, 78.0% of individuals (98,341) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (126,078) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 5,212 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.5% or 39,370 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.0% or 981 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,813 (63.6%)1,543 (10.0%)
High School Diploma20,641 (70.5%)1,786 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree28,506 (79.5%)2,438 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,370 (86.5%)1,183 (2.6%)
Total98,341 (78.0%)6,682 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Winston Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winston Salem are Community & Social Service (14,251 | 12.5%), Management (10,612 | 9.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (9,159 | 8.0%), Education Instruction & Library (8,272 | 7.2%), and Business & Financial (6,601 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Winston Salem

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winston Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.5%), Computers & Mathematics (71.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (73.3%), Health Technologists (69.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Winston Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5,572 (52.5%)5,040 (47.5%)
Business & Financial3,066 (46.5%)3,535 (53.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,338 (69.8%)1,873 (30.2%)
Computers & Mathematics2,337 (71.3%)939 (28.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,547 (92.5%)125 (7.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science454 (35.9%)809 (64.0%)
Community & Social Service 4,757 (33.4%)9,494 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media886 (32.3%)1,857 (67.7%)
Legal Services & Support723 (57.1%)544 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library2,210 (26.7%)6,062 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment938 (47.6%)1,031 (52.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,782 (30.4%)6,377 (69.6%)
Health Technologists1,953 (30.2%)4,511 (69.8%)
Total (Category)20,515 (43.8%)26,319 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)56,733 (49.7%)57,315 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Winston Salem are Food Preparation & Serving (5,992 | 5.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,940 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (4,149 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (2,425 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (1,987 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Winston Salem

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Winston Salem, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.9%), Security & Protection (71.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.4%), Personal Care & Service (74.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Winston Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support523 (12.6%)3,626 (87.4%)
Security & Protection1,427 (71.8%)560 (28.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention816 (67.8%)387 (32.2%)
Law Enforcement611 (77.9%)173 (22.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,606 (43.5%)3,386 (56.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,783 (56.3%)2,157 (43.7%)
Personal Care & Service627 (25.9%)1,798 (74.1%)
Total (Category)7,966 (40.9%)11,527 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)56,733 (49.7%)57,315 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Winston Salem are Office & Administration (12,558 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (10,556 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Winston Salem

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Winston Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,076 (48.1%)5,480 (51.9%)
Office & Administration4,028 (32.1%)8,530 (67.9%)
Total (Category)9,104 (39.4%)14,010 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)56,733 (49.7%)57,315 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Winston Salem are Construction & Extraction (6,062 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,221 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (333 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Winston Salem

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Winston Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry187 (56.2%)146 (43.8%)
Construction & Extraction5,748 (94.8%)314 (5.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,140 (96.4%)81 (3.6%)
Total (Category)8,075 (93.7%)541 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)56,733 (49.7%)57,315 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Winston Salem are Production (7,041 | 6.2%), Material Moving (5,351 | 4.7%), and Transportation (3,599 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Winston Salem

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Winston Salem
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,063 (57.7%)2,978 (42.3%)
Transportation3,094 (86.0%)505 (14.0%)
Material Moving3,916 (73.2%)1,435 (26.8%)
Total (Category)11,073 (69.3%)4,918 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)56,733 (49.7%)57,315 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Winston Salem

Employment Industries in Winston Salem

The major employment industries in Winston Salem include Health Care & Social Assistance (20,890 | 18.3%), Retail Trade (12,845 | 11.3%), Manufacturing (12,810 | 11.2%), Educational Services (11,583 | 10.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,892 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Winston Salem

Employment Industries by Sex in Winston Salem

The Winston Salem industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.7%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.3%), Educational Services (68.7%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (56.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Winston Salem
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting210 (56.9%)159 (43.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction66 (81.5%)15 (18.5%)
Construction6,991 (91.7%)631 (8.3%)
Manufacturing7,854 (61.3%)4,956 (38.7%)
Wholesale Trade1,433 (64.9%)774 (35.1%)
Retail Trade6,812 (53.0%)6,033 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,961 (76.1%)1,243 (23.9%)
Utilities280 (75.9%)89 (24.1%)
Information816 (57.6%)601 (42.4%)
Finance & Insurance3,257 (48.6%)3,444 (51.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing659 (43.8%)845 (56.2%)
Professional & Scientific3,973 (59.1%)2,749 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management126 (59.2%)87 (40.8%)
Administrative & Support3,467 (63.0%)2,035 (37.0%)
Educational Services3,625 (31.3%)7,958 (68.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,153 (24.7%)15,737 (75.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation874 (45.1%)1,064 (54.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,643 (46.2%)4,249 (53.8%)
Public Administration1,680 (49.5%)1,714 (50.5%)
Total56,733 (49.7%)57,315 (50.3%)

Education in Winston Salem

School Enrollment in Winston Salem

The most common levels of schooling among the 67,789 students in Winston Salem are college / undergraduate (16,424 | 24.2%), high school (14,683 | 21.7%), and middle school (13,388 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Winston Salem
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,0544.5%
Kindergarten3,0194.4%
Elementary School12,52418.5%
Middle School13,38819.8%
High School14,68321.7%
College / Undergraduate16,42424.2%
Graduate / Professional4,6976.9%
Total67,789100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winston Salem

Out of a total of 67,789 students who are enrolled in schools in Winston Salem, 13,287 (19.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 54,502 (80.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 955 (46.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,885 (92.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winston Salem
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,113 (53.8%)955 (46.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,993 (85.8%)1,981 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds16,151 (90.5%)1,695 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,885 (92.9%)754 (7.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,101 (69.3%)2,261 (30.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,875 (57.6%)3,590 (42.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,698 (68.5%)1,242 (31.5%)
35 Years and over2,693 (77.0%)802 (23.0%)
Total54,502 (80.4%)13,287 (19.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winston Salem

Business (10,371 | 16.5%), education (6,629 | 10.5%), science & technology (6,134 | 9.7%), social sciences (5,241 | 8.3%), and arts & humanities (4,664 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 63,008 individuals in Winston Salem who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winston Salem
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,6124.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,3877.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,3523.7%
Psychology3,7576.0%
Social Sciences5,2418.3%
Engineering2,6954.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies6441.0%
Science & Technology6,1349.7%
Business10,37116.5%
Education6,62910.5%
Literature & Languages3,3875.4%
Liberal Arts & History3,7716.0%
Visual & Performing Arts3,2395.1%
Communications3,1255.0%
Arts & Humanities4,6647.4%
Total63,008100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Winston Salem

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winston Salem

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Winston Salem are males with 2 vehicles (23,690, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (22,403, making up 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winston Salem
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,718 (3.1%)1,913 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle13,229 (23.6%)16,861 (30.2%)
2 Vehicles23,690 (42.3%)22,403 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles11,516 (20.5%)9,613 (17.2%)
4 Vehicles4,171 (7.4%)2,955 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles1,729 (3.1%)2,011 (3.6%)
Total56,053 (100.0%)55,756 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Winston Salem

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Winston Salem are 15 to 19 minutes (22,846 commuters, 22.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (17,681 commuters, 17.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (17,424 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Winston Salem
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,3332.3%
5 to 9 Minutes11,58311.5%
10 to 14 Minutes17,68117.5%
15 to 19 Minutes22,84622.6%
20 to 24 Minutes17,42417.2%
25 to 29 Minutes5,9115.9%
30 to 34 Minutes10,28110.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1,8461.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8371.8%
45 to 59 Minutes4,3994.4%
60 to 89 Minutes2,9933.0%
90 or more Minutes1,8611.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Winston Salem

The most common commute times in Winston Salem are 15 to 19 minutes (11,218 commuters, 22.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,628 commuters, 23.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Winston Salem
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,170 (2.3%)1,163 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,290 (10.5%)6,293 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,628 (17.1%)9,053 (17.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,218 (22.3%)11,628 (23.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,521 (16.9%)8,903 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,882 (5.7%)3,029 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes5,364 (10.6%)4,917 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,073 (2.1%)773 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes923 (1.8%)914 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,123 (4.2%)2,276 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,998 (4.0%)995 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes1,200 (2.4%)661 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winston Salem

The most frequent times of departure to work in Winston Salem are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,049, 14.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (9,191, 18.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winston Salem
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,616 (5.2%)1,346 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,801 (3.6%)1,184 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,187 (4.3%)1,500 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,520 (9.0%)3,788 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,282 (8.5%)3,068 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,676 (13.3%)7,638 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM7,049 (14.0%)9,191 (18.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,224 (10.4%)6,308 (12.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,288 (4.5%)3,406 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,619 (7.2%)3,763 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,385 (2.8%)1,940 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM869 (1.7%)624 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,223 (8.4%)3,173 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,651 (7.2%)3,676 (7.3%)
Total50,390 (100.0%)50,605 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Winston Salem

Occupancy by Ownership in Winston Salem

Of the total 98,749 dwellings in Winston Salem, owner-occupied units account for 53,236 (53.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 45,513 (46.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Winston Salem
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53,23653.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units45,51346.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units98,749100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Winston Salem

Occupancy by Household Size in Winston Salem
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34,84635.3%
2-Person Household32,58833.0%
3-Person Household14,31714.5%
4+ Person Household16,99817.2%
Total Housing Units98,749100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winston Salem

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winston Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,111 (40.5%)20,735 (59.5%)
2-Person Household19,946 (61.2%)12,642 (38.8%)
3-Person Household8,563 (59.8%)5,754 (40.2%)
4+ Person Household10,616 (62.5%)6,382 (37.6%)
Total Housing Units53,236 (53.9%)45,513 (46.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,677 (38.2%)5,954 (61.8%)
High School Diploma10,517 (47.9%)11,428 (52.1%)
College/Associate Degree14,543 (50.0%)14,552 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24,499 (64.3%)13,579 (35.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winston Salem

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winston Salem
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,08022.4%
35 to 44 Years17,02417.2%
45 to 54 Years17,11317.3%
55 to 64 Years18,10518.3%
65 to 74 Years14,15214.3%
75 to 84 Years6,7136.8%
85 Years and Over3,5623.6%
Total98,749100.0%

Housing Finances in Winston Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Winston Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Winston Salem
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied53,236 (53.9%)$77,084
Renter-Occupied45,513 (46.1%)$36,103
Average98,749 (100.0%)$54,416

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winston Salem

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winston Salem
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000930 (1.8%)2,904 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999972 (1.8%)2,371 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,168 (2.2%)4,121 (9.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,308 (2.5%)2,828 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,940 (3.6%)3,578 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,159 (7.8%)6,582 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,010 (11.3%)6,769 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,294 (17.5%)7,310 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,725 (14.5%)4,384 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,356 (19.5%)2,831 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more9,374 (17.6%)1,835 (4.0%)
Total53,236 (100.0%)45,513 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winston Salem

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winston Salem
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,964 (5.6%)1,202 (2.6%)
$300 to $4998,185 (15.4%)1,964 (4.3%)
$500 to $7998,541 (16.0%)10,460 (23.0%)
$800 to $9995,852 (11.0%)10,554 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,846 (26.0%)14,080 (30.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,750 (14.6%)4,070 (8.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,617 (4.9%)1,143 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,227 (2.3%)197 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more2,254 (4.2%)352 (0.8%)
Total53,236 (100.0%)45,513 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Winston Salem

Housing Structures in Winston Salem

Housing Structures in Winston Salem
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached61,89062.7%
Single Unit, Attached4,7174.8%
2 Unit Apartments1,4961.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,4674.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,5057.6%
10 or more Apartments16,69516.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,9792.0%
Total98,749100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winston Salem

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winston Salem
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached47,707 (77.1%)14,183 (22.9%)
Single Unit, Attached3,194 (67.7%)1,523 (32.3%)
2 Unit Apartments63 (4.2%)1,433 (95.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments308 (6.9%)4,159 (93.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments232 (3.1%)7,273 (96.9%)
10 or more Apartments559 (3.4%)16,136 (96.7%)
Mobile Home / Other1,173 (59.3%)806 (40.7%)
Total53,236 (53.9%)45,513 (46.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winston Salem

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winston Salem
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room50 (0.1%)1,257 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms662 (1.2%)11,524 (25.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,877 (28.0%)23,004 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms20,543 (38.6%)8,012 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms17,104 (32.1%)1,716 (3.8%)
Total53,236 (100.0%)45,513 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winston Salem

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winston Salem
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24,167 (45.4%)8,152 (17.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas932 (1.8%)1,060 (2.3%)
Electricity24,419 (45.9%)34,720 (76.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,356 (6.3%)1,096 (2.4%)
Coal or Coke26 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels202 (0.4%)92 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used134 (0.3%)393 (0.9%)
Total53,236 (100.0%)45,513 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Winston Salem

Household Vehicle Usage in Winston Salem
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,124 (2.1%)7,658 (16.8%)
1 Vehicle14,391 (27.0%)23,725 (52.1%)
2 Vehicles22,878 (43.0%)11,552 (25.4%)
3 or more Vehicles14,843 (27.9%)2,578 (5.7%)
Total53,236 (100.0%)45,513 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Winston Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Winston Salem

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units18,52034,716
Median Property Value$173,400$193,300
Median Household Income$61,100$6,902
Monthly Housing Costs$466$2,254
Real Estate Taxes$1,760$523

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,524 (8.2%)950 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,895 (15.6%)3,283 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,318 (55.7%)22,145 (63.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,446 (13.2%)5,411 (15.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999715 (3.9%)1,603 (4.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999303 (1.6%)834 (2.4%)
$1,000,000 or more319 (1.7%)490 (1.4%)
Total18,520 (100.0%)34,716 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000900 (4.9%)986 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,331 (12.6%)1,002 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,002 (10.8%)2,085 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,307 (12.5%)2,157 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,413 (18.4%)3,703 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,357 (12.7%)5,881 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,738 (14.8%)5,368 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more2,472 (13.4%)7,618 (21.9%)
Total18,520 (100.0%)34,716 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winston Salem

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winston Salem
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,786 (36.6%)86,353 (248.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,720 (20.1%)13,859 (39.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,830 (9.9%)8,585 (24.7%)
4.0x or more6,120 (33.1%)4,451 (12.8%)
Total18,520 (100.0%)34,716 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,300 (17.8%)239 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4994,364 (23.6%)3,032 (8.7%)
$800 to $1,49910,323 (55.7%)8,229 (23.7%)
Total18,520 (100.0%)34,716 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Winston Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winston Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17,009 (97.7%)403 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years43,375 (95.5%)2,066 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years22,412 (82.5%)4,749 (17.5%)
26 to 34 Years25,246 (79.9%)6,365 (20.1%)
35 to 44 Years22,886 (76.9%)6,890 (23.1%)
45 to 54 Years24,834 (83.2%)5,020 (16.8%)
55 to 64 Years26,214 (87.6%)3,702 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years20,905 (99.1%)190 (0.9%)
75 Years and older14,535 (99.3%)103 (0.7%)
Total217,416 (88.1%)29,488 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winston Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winston Salem
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17,009 (97.7%)403 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen43,375 (95.5%)2,066 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen22,412 (82.5%)4,749 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winston Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winston Salem
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00033,203 (84.1%)6,280 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99943,166 (83.6%)8,462 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,009 (85.8%)5,976 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,708 (86.5%)4,501 (13.6%)
$100,000 and over68,872 (94.7%)3,894 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winston Salem

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,482 (60.2%)7,141 (41.0%)
6 to 18 Years22,785 (50.1%)22,656 (49.9%)
19 to 25 Years3,721 (13.7%)19,023 (70.0%)
25 to 34 Years5,253 (16.6%)21,402 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,975 (13.4%)19,725 (66.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,034 (13.5%)21,673 (72.6%)
55 to 64 Years7,237 (24.2%)21,437 (71.7%)
65 to 74 Years19,824 (94.0%)11,280 (53.5%)
75 Years and over14,426 (98.6%)8,489 (58.0%)
Total91,737 (37.1%)152,826 (61.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winston Salem

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winston Salem
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (0.5%)13 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,549 (7.1%)879 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,289 (7.8%)1,897 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,681 (13.4%)6,643 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,204 (23.7%)2,591 (21.9%)
75 Years and over2,201 (38.1%)4,437 (50.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Winston Salem

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years143 (0.6%)111 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years283 (1.0%)65 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,029 (2.4%)578 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years500 (5.4%)421 (3.6%)
75 Years and over972 (16.8%)1,374 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (0.5%)13 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years140 (0.6%)87 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years471 (1.6%)458 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years976 (2.3%)1,405 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years350 (3.8%)631 (5.3%)
75 Years and over607 (10.5%)790 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,191 (5.4%)661 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,770 (6.0%)1,118 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,725 (6.4%)2,867 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years531 (5.7%)530 (4.5%)
75 Years and over593 (10.3%)1,100 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years221 (1.0%)175 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years239 (0.8%)237 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,604 (6.1%)4,027 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,332 (14.3%)1,803 (15.3%)
75 Years and over1,437 (24.9%)3,142 (35.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years220 (1.0%)141 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years229 (0.8%)167 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,007 (2.4%)1,601 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years486 (5.2%)428 (3.6%)
75 Years and over620 (10.7%)1,177 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Winston Salem

Computing Device Access in Winston Salem

Computing Device Access in Winston Salem
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop74,10175.0%
Smartphone87,41888.5%
Tablet56,19756.9%
No Computing Device6,0676.1%
Total98,749100.0%

Internet Access in Winston Salem

Internet Access in Winston Salem
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1270.1%
Broadband Home68,25069.1%
Cellular Data Only12,62612.8%
Satellite Internet5,0275.1%
No Internet14,95515.1%
Total98,749100.0%

Winston Salem Summary

Winston-Salem is a city located in the state of North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Forsyth County and the fifth-largest city in the state. The city is located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state, and is home to a population of approximately 245,000 people.

History

The area that is now Winston-Salem was first settled by Europeans in 1753, when a group of Moravians from Pennsylvania established the town of Salem. The town was named after the biblical city of Salem, and was intended to be a religious community. The town grew quickly, and by 1766 it had become the largest town in the region.
In 1849, the town of Salem merged with the nearby town of Winston to form the city of Winston-Salem. The new city was named after the prominent local businessman, Joseph Winston. Winston was a major supporter of the Union during the Civil War, and the city was a major center of industry during the Reconstruction era.
In the early 20th century, Winston-Salem became a major center of the tobacco industry. The city was home to several major tobacco companies, including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Hanes Corporation. The city also became a major center of the textile industry, and was home to several major textile mills.

Geography

Winston-Salem is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is situated at the intersection of Interstate 40 and US Highway 52, and is approximately 90 miles northwest of Charlotte.
The city covers an area of approximately 131 square miles, and is divided into several distinct neighborhoods. The downtown area is home to many of the city’s major attractions, including the Old Salem Historic District, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.
The city is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Tanglewood Park, the Salem Lake Park, and the Hanes Park.

Economy

Winston-Salem is a major center of industry and commerce in North Carolina. The city is home to several major corporations, including Hanes Corporation, BB&T, and Reynolds American. The city is also home to several major universities, including Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and Salem College.
The city’s economy is also supported by a strong tourism industry. The city is home to several major attractions, including the Old Salem Historic District, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Winston-Salem was approximately 245,000 people. The city is home to a diverse population, with a majority of the population being African American (44.3%), followed by White (41.2%), Hispanic (7.2%), and Asian (3.2%).
The median household income in the city is approximately $41,000, and the median home value is approximately $150,000. The city has a poverty rate of approximately 20%, and the unemployment rate is approximately 5%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Winston Salem?
Total Population of Winston Salem is 249,571.
What is the Total Male Population of Winston Salem?
Total Male Population of Winston Salem is 117,916.
What is the Total Female Population of Winston Salem?
Total Female Population of Winston Salem is 131,655.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Winston Salem?
There are 89.56 Males per 100 Females in Winston Salem.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Winston Salem?
There are 111.65 Females per 100 Males in Winston Salem.
What is the Median Population Age in Winston Salem?
Median Population Age in Winston Salem is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Winston Salem
Average Family Size in Winston Salem is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Winston Salem
Average Household Size in Winston Salem is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Winston Salem?
Per Capita income in Winston Salem is $33,279.
What is the Median Family Income in Winston Salem?
Median Family Income in Winston Salem is $71,260.
What is the Median Household income in Winston Salem?
Median Household Income in Winston Salem is $54,416.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Winston Salem?
Income or Wage Gap in Winston Salem is 21.3%.
Women in Winston Salem earn 78.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Winston Salem?
Family Income Deficit in Winston Salem is $11,963.
Families that are below poverty line in Winston Salem earn $11,963 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Winston Salem?
Inequality or Gini Index in Winston Salem is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Winston Salem?
There are 122,161 People in the Labor Forcein in Winston Salem.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Winston Salem?
61.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Winston Salem.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Winston Salem?
Unemployment Rate in Winston Salem is 6.2%.