Winston Salem, NC Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Winston Salem?

Per Capita income in Winston Salem is $33,279.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Winston Salem?

Median Family Income in Winston Salem is $71,260.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Winston Salem?

Median Household Income in Winston Salem is $54,416.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Winston Salem?

Inequality or Gini Index in Winston Salem is 0.50.

Q: What is the Total Population of Winston Salem?

Total Population of Winston Salem is 249,571.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Winston Salem?

Total Male Population of Winston Salem is 117,916.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Winston Salem?

Total Female Population of Winston Salem is 131,655.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Winston Salem?

There are 89.56 Males per 100 Females in Winston Salem.

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Winston Salem Map

Winston Salem Overview

$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

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

122,161

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

61.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

6.2%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Winston Salem Zip Codes

27101, 27103, 27104, 27105, 27106, 27107, 27109, 27110, 27127

Winston Salem Area Codes

336

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.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	249,571	$33,279
Median Family Income	57,451	$71,260
Mean Family Income	57,451	$101,165
Median Household Income	98,749	$54,416
Mean Household Income	98,749	$81,391
Income Deficit	57,451	$11,963
Wage / Income Gap (%)	249,571	21.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	249,571	78.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	249,571	0.50

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%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	62,494 (49.5%)	$38,858
Female	63,665 (50.5%)	$30,583
Total	126,159 (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%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	3,342 (5.3%)	4,647 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999	1,835 (2.9%)	2,485 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	1,982 (3.2%)	3,057 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999	1,676 (2.7%)	1,974 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499	2,222 (3.6%)	2,591 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999	1,708 (2.7%)	2,477 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499	1,592 (2.5%)	2,364 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999	1,813 (2.9%)	1,824 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499	1,909 (3.0%)	2,153 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999	1,872 (3.0%)	2,608 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999	4,382 (7.0%)	5,135 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999	4,276 (6.8%)	5,054 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999	3,317 (5.3%)	3,604 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999	3,626 (5.8%)	3,476 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999	4,078 (6.5%)	2,895 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999	2,742 (4.4%)	2,429 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999	4,327 (6.9%)	3,730 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	2,754 (4.4%)	2,830 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	4,480 (7.2%)	3,684 (5.8%)
$100,000+	8,561 (13.7%)	4,648 (7.3%)
Total	62,494 (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.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female 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.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	3,217	5.6%
$10,000 to $14,999	1,379	2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	3,390	5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	5,171	9.0%
$35,000 to $49,999	6,837	11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	9,996	17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	8,043	14.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	10,111	17.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3,619	6.3%
$200,000+	5,573	9.7%

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.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	28,435 (49.5%)	$66,684
3-Person Families	13,753 (23.9%)	$74,051
4-Person Families	8,256 (14.4%)	$83,733
5-Person Families	4,081 (7.1%)	$71,884
6-Person Families	2,223 (3.9%)	$85,552
7+ Person Families	703 (1.2%)	$74,044
Total	57,451 (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.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	8,549 (14.9%)	$40,443
1 Earner	21,745 (37.9%)	$49,055
2 Earners	22,410 (39.0%)	$94,990
3+ Earners	4,747 (8.3%)	$116,309
Total	57,451 (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.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	7,209	7.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	5,332	5.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	9,677	9.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	10,764	10.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12,739	12.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	16,590	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	12,146	12.3%
$100,000 to $149,999	13,232	13.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	4,740	4.8%
$200,000+	6,419	6.5%

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.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	4,519 (4.6%)	$28,322
25 to 44 Years	34,585 (35.0%)	$56,520
45 to 64 Years	35,218 (35.7%)	$64,805
65+ Years	24,427 (24.7%)	$46,005
Total	98,749 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	2,208 (30.1%)	1,783 (24.6%)
5 Years	473 (38.3%)	451 (30.3%)
6 to 11 Years	3,155 (30.3%)	2,867 (31.5%)
12 to 14 Years	964 (20.1%)	1,719 (30.8%)
15 Years	744 (35.5%)	441 (25.5%)
16 and 17 Years	806 (23.9%)	845 (23.0%)
18 to 24 Years	2,535 (25.4%)	2,761 (24.8%)
25 to 34 Years	2,163 (12.8%)	3,930 (21.3%)
35 to 44 Years	1,679 (11.8%)	3,137 (20.2%)
45 to 54 Years	1,396 (9.9%)	2,212 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years	2,104 (14.8%)	2,157 (13.8%)
65 to 74 Years	835 (9.0%)	1,242 (10.5%)
75 Years and over	508 (8.8%)	1,065 (12.0%)
Total	19,570 (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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	5,121 (69.9%)	5,453 (75.4%)
5 Years	761 (61.7%)	1,037 (69.7%)
6 to 11 Years	7,253 (69.7%)	6,228 (68.5%)
12 to 14 Years	3,833 (79.9%)	3,869 (69.2%)
15 Years	1,350 (64.5%)	1,286 (74.5%)
16 and 17 Years	2,572 (76.1%)	2,836 (77.0%)
18 to 24 Years	7,438 (74.6%)	8,358 (75.2%)
25 to 34 Years	14,715 (87.2%)	14,508 (78.7%)
35 to 44 Years	12,566 (88.2%)	12,417 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years	12,763 (90.1%)	13,683 (86.1%)
55 to 64 Years	12,153 (85.2%)	13,505 (86.2%)
65 to 74 Years	8,447 (91.0%)	10,571 (89.5%)
75 Years and over	5,271 (91.2%)	7,794 (88.0%)
Total	94,243 (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.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	21,434 (97.2%)	625 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children	10,103 (94.2%)	617 (5.8%)
3 or 4 Children	2,905 (82.3%)	626 (17.7%)
5 or more Children	205 (76.2%)	64 (23.8%)
Total	34,647 (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.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	108 (5.2%)	624 (12.1%)
1 or 2 Children	567 (26.9%)	2,809 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children	91 (60.7%)	1,311 (66.8%)
5 or more Children	33 (100.0%)	149 (74.9%)
Total	799 (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.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	625 (2.8%)	732 (10.1%)
1 or 2 Children	617 (5.8%)	3,376 (29.9%)
3 or 4 Children	626 (17.7%)	1,402 (66.4%)
5 or more Children	64 (23.8%)	182 (78.4%)
Total	1,932 (5.3%)	5,692 (27.3%)

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	# Population	% Population
Asian	6,214	2.5%
Black / African American	82,945	33.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific	135	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	41,335	16.6%
Native / Alaskan	857	0.3%
White / Caucasian	127,353	51.0%
Two or more Races	18,551	7.4%
Some other Race	13,516	5.4%
Total	249,571	100.0%

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	# Population	% Population
African	1,443	0.6%
American	11,458	4.6%
Apache	19	0.0%
Arab	1,139	0.5%
Argentinean	199	0.1%
Armenian	71	0.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac	7	0.0%
Australian	19	0.0%
Austrian	256	0.1%
Bahamian	25	0.0%
Barbadian	72	0.0%
Basque	13	0.0%
Belgian	131	0.1%
Belizean	69	0.0%
Bhutanese	375	0.2%
Blackfeet	307	0.1%
Brazilian	121	0.1%
British	1,235	0.5%
British West Indian	81	0.0%
Bulgarian	28	0.0%
Burmese	468	0.2%
Canadian	209	0.1%
Cape Verdean	31	0.0%
Celtic	32	0.0%
Central American	6,225	2.5%
Central American Indian	269	0.1%
Cherokee	598	0.2%
Chickasaw	14	0.0%
Chilean	200	0.1%
Choctaw	88	0.0%
Colombian	1,153	0.5%
Comanche	11	0.0%
Costa Rican	77	0.0%
Creek	21	0.0%
Croatian	515	0.2%
Cuban	701	0.3%
Czech	436	0.2%
Czechoslovakian	53	0.0%
Danish	408	0.2%
Dominican	1,369	0.5%
Dutch	1,523	0.6%
Eastern European	275	0.1%
Ecuadorian	97	0.0%
Egyptian	714	0.3%
English	22,529	9.0%
Estonian	34	0.0%
Ethiopian	14	0.0%
European	4,475	1.8%
Filipino	135	0.1%
Finnish	212	0.1%
French	2,749	1.1%
French American Indian	18	0.0%
French Canadian	580	0.2%
German	22,058	8.8%
Ghanaian	212	0.1%
Greek	1,152	0.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro	40	0.0%
Guatemalan	1,062	0.4%
Guyanese	76	0.0%
Haitian	197	0.1%
Honduran	1,198	0.5%
Hungarian	357	0.1%
Indian (Asian)	2,038	0.8%
Indonesian	110	0.0%
Inupiat	7	0.0%
Iranian	227	0.1%
Iraqi	5	0.0%
Irish	16,382	6.6%
Israeli	88	0.0%
Italian	6,353	2.5%
Jamaican	893	0.4%
Japanese	104	0.0%
Kenyan	39	0.0%
Korean	797	0.3%
Laotian	119	0.1%
Lebanese	155	0.1%
Lithuanian	204	0.1%
Lumbee	421	0.2%
Luxembourger	6	0.0%
Macedonian	17	0.0%
Malaysian	5	0.0%
Mexican	24,098	9.7%
Mexican American Indian	355	0.1%
Mongolian	74	0.0%
Moroccan	66	0.0%
Native Hawaiian	50	0.0%
Navajo	24	0.0%
New Zealander	50	0.0%
Nicaraguan	203	0.1%
Nigerian	396	0.2%
Northern European	199	0.1%
Norwegian	997	0.4%
Pakistani	132	0.1%
Palestinian	26	0.0%
Panamanian	63	0.0%
Pennsylvania German	30	0.0%
Peruvian	526	0.2%
Polish	2,531	1.0%
Portuguese	259	0.1%
Potawatomi	15	0.0%
Puerto Rican	3,768	1.5%
Romanian	81	0.0%
Russian	596	0.2%
Salvadoran	3,622	1.5%
Scandinavian	413	0.2%
Scotch-Irish	3,609	1.5%
Scottish	5,147	2.1%
Senegalese	311	0.1%
Serbian	127	0.1%
Sioux	13	0.0%
Slavic	488	0.2%
Slovak	260	0.1%
Slovene	29	0.0%
South African	13	0.0%
South American	2,799	1.1%
South American Indian	83	0.0%
Spaniard	184	0.1%
Spanish	318	0.1%
Spanish American	9	0.0%
Sri Lankan	623	0.3%
Subsaharan African	2,852	1.1%
Sudanese	161	0.1%
Swedish	1,039	0.4%
Swiss	654	0.3%
Syrian	22	0.0%
Thai	1,747	0.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian	86	0.0%
Turkish	137	0.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander	10	0.0%
Ugandan	136	0.1%
Ukrainian	323	0.1%
Uruguayan	133	0.1%
Venezuelan	491	0.2%
Vietnamese	25	0.0%
Welsh	1,569	0.6%
West Indian	119	0.1%
Yakama	19	0.0%
Yugoslavian	48	0.0%
Zimbabwean	56	0.0%
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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.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	1,747	0.7%
Argentina	64	0.0%
Asia	5,315	2.1%
Australia	64	0.0%
Austria	32	0.0%
Bangladesh	27	0.0%
Belgium	9	0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina	55	0.0%
Brazil	228	0.1%
Cambodia	27	0.0%
Canada	242	0.1%
Caribbean	1,267	0.5%
Central America	13,982	5.6%
Chile	96	0.0%
China	1,432	0.6%
Colombia	914	0.4%
Costa Rica	61	0.0%
Croatia	1	0.0%
Cuba	169	0.1%
Czechoslovakia	28	0.0%
Denmark	9	0.0%
Dominican Republic	807	0.3%
Eastern Africa	344	0.1%
Eastern Asia	1,826	0.7%
Eastern Europe	450	0.2%
Ecuador	37	0.0%
Egypt	585	0.2%
El Salvador	2,293	0.9%
England	81	0.0%
Eritrea	7	0.0%
Europe	1,439	0.6%
France	43	0.0%
Germany	284	0.1%
Ghana	215	0.1%
Greece	138	0.1%
Guatemala	724	0.3%
Guyana	85	0.0%
Haiti	47	0.0%
Honduras	512	0.2%
Hong Kong	75	0.0%
Hungary	47	0.0%
India	1,276	0.5%
Indonesia	52	0.0%
Iran	209	0.1%
Ireland	41	0.0%
Israel	27	0.0%
Italy	127	0.1%
Jamaica	107	0.0%
Japan	211	0.1%
Jordan	30	0.0%
Kenya	131	0.1%
Korea	183	0.1%
Kuwait	13	0.0%
Laos	4	0.0%
Latin America	17,242	6.9%
Lebanon	62	0.0%
Liberia	31	0.0%
Malaysia	7	0.0%
Mexico	10,293	4.1%
Middle Africa	21	0.0%
Moldova	64	0.0%
Morocco	7	0.0%
Nepal	362	0.2%
Nicaragua	69	0.0%
Nigeria	145	0.1%
Northern Africa	620	0.3%
Northern Europe	322	0.1%
Norway	41	0.0%
Oceania	81	0.0%
Pakistan	142	0.1%
Panama	30	0.0%
Peru	249	0.1%
Philippines	512	0.2%
Poland	32	0.0%
Portugal	10	0.0%
Romania	11	0.0%
Russia	115	0.1%
Saudi Arabia	6	0.0%
Scotland	27	0.0%
Senegal	176	0.1%
Singapore	31	0.0%
South America	1,993	0.8%
South Central Asia	2,137	0.9%
South Eastern Asia	1,150	0.5%
Southern Europe	293	0.1%
Spain	18	0.0%
Sudan	28	0.0%
Sweden	85	0.0%
Syria	5	0.0%
Taiwan	155	0.1%
Thailand	89	0.0%
Trinidad and Tobago	9	0.0%
Turkey	34	0.0%
Uganda	95	0.0%
Ukraine	58	0.0%
Uruguay	86	0.0%
Venezuela	234	0.1%
Vietnam	318	0.1%
West Indies	34	0.0%
Western Africa	647	0.3%
Western Asia	202	0.1%
Western Europe	374	0.2%
Yemen	9	0.0%
Zaire	21	0.0%
Zimbabwe	56	0.0%
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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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	7,379 (6.3%)	7,292 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years	7,200 (6.1%)	7,399 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years	9,287 (7.9%)	8,869 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years	9,660 (8.2%)	10,937 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years	8,854 (7.5%)	10,120 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years	8,947 (7.6%)	9,539 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years	8,153 (6.9%)	9,026 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years	7,242 (6.1%)	7,772 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years	7,197 (6.1%)	7,888 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years	6,839 (5.8%)	7,924 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years	7,421 (6.3%)	7,993 (6.1%)
55 to 59 Years	7,736 (6.6%)	7,544 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years	6,656 (5.6%)	8,201 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years	4,954 (4.2%)	6,210 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years	4,439 (3.8%)	5,664 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years	2,738 (2.3%)	3,359 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years	1,594 (1.3%)	2,862 (2.2%)
85 Years and over	1,620 (1.4%)	3,056 (2.3%)
Total	117,916 (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.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	36,579 (63.7%)	3.21
Single Male/Father	4,353 (7.6%)	2.86
Single Female/Mother	16,519 (28.7%)	3.33
Total Families	57,451 (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.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	36,579 (37.0%)	3.23
Single Male/Father	4,353 (4.4%)	3.23
Single Female/Mother	16,519 (16.7%)	3.51
Non-family	41,298 (41.8%)	1.20
Total Households	98,749 (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	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	34,846 (35.3%)
2-Person Households	26,735 (27.1%)	5,853 (5.9%)
3-Person Households	13,915 (14.1%)	402 (0.4%)
4-Person Households	8,977 (9.1%)	171 (0.2%)
5-Person Households	4,602 (4.7%)	26 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	2,437 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	785 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	57,451 (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.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	245 (8.6%)	22.0
20 to 34 years	1,941 (68.5%)	68.0
35 to 50 years	648 (22.9%)	26.0
Total	2,834 (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.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	245 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years	887 (45.7%)	1,054 (54.3%)
35 to 50 years	564 (87.0%)	84 (13.0%)
Total	1,451 (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 Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	168 (5.9%)	15.0
High School Diploma	838 (29.6%)	55.0
College or Associate's Degree	786 (27.7%)	42.0
Bachelor's Degree	704 (24.8%)	58.0
Graduate Degree	338 (11.9%)	43.0
Total	2,834 (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.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	56 (33.3%)	112 (66.7%)
High School Diploma	142 (17.0%)	696 (83.1%)
College or Associate's Degree	294 (37.4%)	492 (62.6%)
Bachelor's Degree	664 (94.3%)	40 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree	296 (87.6%)	42 (12.4%)
Total	1,451 (51.2%)	1,383 (48.8%)

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.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	76,670	68.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	3,368	3.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	5,616	5.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	13,359	11.8%
Local Government Employees	6,989	6.2%
State Government Employees	4,211	3.7%
Federal Government Employees	2,243	2.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	328	0.3%
Total	112,784	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	5,046 (30.1%)	595 (11.8%)
20 to 24 Years	12,219 (64.4%)	1,515 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years	15,528 (84.0%)	1,537 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years	14,190 (82.6%)	624 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years	24,591 (81.7%)	1,180 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years	24,443 (81.0%)	978 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years	11,124 (72.8%)	423 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years	8,454 (56.9%)	431 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years	5,657 (26.6%)	255 (4.5%)
75 Years and over	914 (6.0%)	8 (0.9%)
Total	122,161 (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.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	9,813 (63.6%)	1,543 (10.0%)
High School Diploma	20,641 (70.5%)	1,786 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree	28,506 (79.5%)	2,438 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	39,370 (86.5%)	1,183 (2.6%)
Total	98,341 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	5,572 (52.5%)	5,040 (47.5%)
Business & Financial	3,066 (46.5%)	3,535 (53.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	4,338 (69.8%)	1,873 (30.2%)
Computers & Mathematics	2,337 (71.3%)	939 (28.7%)
Architecture & Engineering	1,547 (92.5%)	125 (7.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	454 (35.9%)	809 (64.0%)
Community & Social Service	4,757 (33.4%)	9,494 (66.6%)
Education, Arts & Media	886 (32.3%)	1,857 (67.7%)
Legal Services & Support	723 (57.1%)	544 (42.9%)
Education Instruction & Library	2,210 (26.7%)	6,062 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	938 (47.6%)	1,031 (52.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	2,782 (30.4%)	6,377 (69.6%)
Health Technologists	1,953 (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 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%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	523 (12.6%)	3,626 (87.4%)
Security & Protection	1,427 (71.8%)	560 (28.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention	816 (67.8%)	387 (32.2%)
Law Enforcement	611 (77.9%)	173 (22.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving	2,606 (43.5%)	3,386 (56.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	2,783 (56.3%)	2,157 (43.7%)
Personal Care & Service	627 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	5,076 (48.1%)	5,480 (51.9%)
Office & Administration	4,028 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	187 (56.2%)	146 (43.8%)
Construction & Extraction	5,748 (94.8%)	314 (5.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	2,140 (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 by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	4,063 (57.7%)	2,978 (42.3%)
Transportation	3,094 (86.0%)	505 (14.0%)
Material Moving	3,916 (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 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%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	210 (56.9%)	159 (43.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	66 (81.5%)	15 (18.5%)
Construction	6,991 (91.7%)	631 (8.3%)
Manufacturing	7,854 (61.3%)	4,956 (38.7%)
Wholesale Trade	1,433 (64.9%)	774 (35.1%)
Retail Trade	6,812 (53.0%)	6,033 (47.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	3,961 (76.1%)	1,243 (23.9%)
Utilities	280 (75.9%)	89 (24.1%)
Information	816 (57.6%)	601 (42.4%)
Finance & Insurance	3,257 (48.6%)	3,444 (51.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	659 (43.8%)	845 (56.2%)
Professional & Scientific	3,973 (59.1%)	2,749 (40.9%)
Enterprise Management	126 (59.2%)	87 (40.8%)
Administrative & Support	3,467 (63.0%)	2,035 (37.0%)
Educational Services	3,625 (31.3%)	7,958 (68.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	5,153 (24.7%)	15,737 (75.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	874 (45.1%)	1,064 (54.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services	3,643 (46.2%)	4,249 (53.8%)
Public Administration	1,680 (49.5%)	1,714 (50.5%)
Total	56,733 (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 Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	3,054	4.5%
Kindergarten	3,019	4.4%
Elementary School	12,524	18.5%
Middle School	13,388	19.8%
High School	14,683	21.7%
College / Undergraduate	16,424	24.2%
Graduate / Professional	4,697	6.9%
Total	67,789	100.0%

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.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	1,113 (53.8%)	955 (46.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old	11,993 (85.8%)	1,981 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	16,151 (90.5%)	1,695 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	9,885 (92.9%)	754 (7.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	5,101 (69.3%)	2,261 (30.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	4,875 (57.6%)	3,590 (42.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	2,698 (68.5%)	1,242 (31.5%)
35 Years and over	2,693 (77.0%)	802 (23.0%)
Total	54,502 (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.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	2,612	4.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	4,387	7.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	2,352	3.7%
Psychology	3,757	6.0%
Social Sciences	5,241	8.3%
Engineering	2,695	4.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies	644	1.0%
Science & Technology	6,134	9.7%
Business	10,371	16.5%
Education	6,629	10.5%
Literature & Languages	3,387	5.4%
Liberal Arts & History	3,771	6.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	3,239	5.1%
Communications	3,125	5.0%
Arts & Humanities	4,664	7.4%
Total	63,008	100.0%

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%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	1,718 (3.1%)	1,913 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle	13,229 (23.6%)	16,861 (30.2%)
2 Vehicles	23,690 (42.3%)	22,403 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles	11,516 (20.5%)	9,613 (17.2%)
4 Vehicles	4,171 (7.4%)	2,955 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	1,729 (3.1%)	2,011 (3.6%)
Total	56,053 (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	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	2,333	2.3%
5 to 9 Minutes	11,583	11.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	17,681	17.5%
15 to 19 Minutes	22,846	22.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	17,424	17.2%
25 to 29 Minutes	5,911	5.9%
30 to 34 Minutes	10,281	10.2%
35 to 39 Minutes	1,846	1.8%
40 to 44 Minutes	1,837	1.8%
45 to 59 Minutes	4,399	4.4%
60 to 89 Minutes	2,993	3.0%
90 or more Minutes	1,861	1.8%

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	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	1,170 (2.3%)	1,163 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes	5,290 (10.5%)	6,293 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes	8,628 (17.1%)	9,053 (17.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes	11,218 (22.3%)	11,628 (23.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	8,521 (16.9%)	8,903 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes	2,882 (5.7%)	3,029 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	5,364 (10.6%)	4,917 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	1,073 (2.1%)	773 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes	923 (1.8%)	914 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes	2,123 (4.2%)	2,276 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes	1,998 (4.0%)	995 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes	1,200 (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	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	2,616 (5.2%)	1,346 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	1,801 (3.6%)	1,184 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	2,187 (4.3%)	1,500 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	4,520 (9.0%)	3,788 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	4,282 (8.5%)	3,068 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	6,676 (13.3%)	7,638 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	7,049 (14.0%)	9,191 (18.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	5,224 (10.4%)	6,308 (12.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	2,288 (4.5%)	3,406 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	3,619 (7.2%)	3,763 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	1,385 (2.8%)	1,940 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	869 (1.7%)	624 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	4,223 (8.4%)	3,173 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	3,651 (7.2%)	3,676 (7.3%)
Total	50,390 (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	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	53,236	53.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	45,513	46.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	98,749	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Winston Salem

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	34,846	35.3%
2-Person Household	32,588	33.0%
3-Person Household	14,317	14.5%
4+ Person Household	16,998	17.2%
Total Housing Units	98,749	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winston Salem

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	14,111 (40.5%)	20,735 (59.5%)
2-Person Household	19,946 (61.2%)	12,642 (38.8%)
3-Person Household	8,563 (59.8%)	5,754 (40.2%)
4+ Person Household	10,616 (62.5%)	6,382 (37.6%)
Total Housing Units	53,236 (53.9%)	45,513 (46.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winston Salem

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	3,677 (38.2%)	5,954 (61.8%)
High School Diploma	10,517 (47.9%)	11,428 (52.1%)
College/Associate Degree	14,543 (50.0%)	14,552 (50.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	24,499 (64.3%)	13,579 (35.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winston Salem

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	22,080	22.4%
35 to 44 Years	17,024	17.2%
45 to 54 Years	17,113	17.3%
55 to 64 Years	18,105	18.3%
65 to 74 Years	14,152	14.3%
75 to 84 Years	6,713	6.8%
85 Years and Over	3,562	3.6%
Total	98,749	100.0%

Housing Finances in Winston Salem

Median Income by Occupancy in Winston Salem

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	53,236 (53.9%)	$77,084
Renter-Occupied	45,513 (46.1%)	$36,103
Average	98,749 (100.0%)	$54,416

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winston Salem

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	930 (1.8%)	2,904 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999	972 (1.8%)	2,371 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999	1,168 (2.2%)	4,121 (9.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	1,308 (2.5%)	2,828 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999	1,940 (3.6%)	3,578 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	4,159 (7.8%)	6,582 (14.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999	6,010 (11.3%)	6,769 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	9,294 (17.5%)	7,310 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999	7,725 (14.5%)	4,384 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	10,356 (19.5%)	2,831 (6.2%)
$150,000 or more	9,374 (17.6%)	1,835 (4.0%)
Total	53,236 (100.0%)	45,513 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winston Salem

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	2,964 (5.6%)	1,202 (2.6%)
$300 to $499	8,185 (15.4%)	1,964 (4.3%)
$500 to $799	8,541 (16.0%)	10,460 (23.0%)
$800 to $999	5,852 (11.0%)	10,554 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499	13,846 (26.0%)	14,080 (30.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999	7,750 (14.6%)	4,070 (8.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499	2,617 (4.9%)	1,143 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999	1,227 (2.3%)	197 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more	2,254 (4.2%)	352 (0.8%)
Total	53,236 (100.0%)	45,513 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Winston Salem

Housing Structures in Winston Salem

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	61,890	62.7%
Single Unit, Attached	4,717	4.8%
2 Unit Apartments	1,496	1.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	4,467	4.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	7,505	7.6%
10 or more Apartments	16,695	16.9%
Mobile Home / Other	1,979	2.0%
Total	98,749	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winston Salem

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	47,707 (77.1%)	14,183 (22.9%)
Single Unit, Attached	3,194 (67.7%)	1,523 (32.3%)
2 Unit Apartments	63 (4.2%)	1,433 (95.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	308 (6.9%)	4,159 (93.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	232 (3.1%)	7,273 (96.9%)
10 or more Apartments	559 (3.4%)	16,136 (96.7%)
Mobile Home / Other	1,173 (59.3%)	806 (40.7%)
Total	53,236 (53.9%)	45,513 (46.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winston Salem

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	50 (0.1%)	1,257 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms	662 (1.2%)	11,524 (25.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms	14,877 (28.0%)	23,004 (50.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms	20,543 (38.6%)	8,012 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms	17,104 (32.1%)	1,716 (3.8%)
Total	53,236 (100.0%)	45,513 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winston Salem

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	24,167 (45.4%)	8,152 (17.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	932 (1.8%)	1,060 (2.3%)
Electricity	24,419 (45.9%)	34,720 (76.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	3,356 (6.3%)	1,096 (2.4%)
Coal or Coke	26 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	202 (0.4%)	92 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used	134 (0.3%)	393 (0.9%)
Total	53,236 (100.0%)	45,513 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Winston Salem

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	1,124 (2.1%)	7,658 (16.8%)
1 Vehicle	14,391 (27.0%)	23,725 (52.1%)
2 Vehicles	22,878 (43.0%)	11,552 (25.4%)
3 or more Vehicles	14,843 (27.9%)	2,578 (5.7%)
Total	53,236 (100.0%)	45,513 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Winston Salem

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Winston Salem

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	18,520	34,716
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	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	1,524 (8.2%)	950 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999	2,895 (15.6%)	3,283 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999	10,318 (55.7%)	22,145 (63.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999	2,446 (13.2%)	5,411 (15.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999	715 (3.9%)	1,603 (4.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999	303 (1.6%)	834 (2.4%)
$1,000,000 or more	319 (1.7%)	490 (1.4%)
Total	18,520 (100.0%)	34,716 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	900 (4.9%)	986 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999	2,331 (12.6%)	1,002 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	2,002 (10.8%)	2,085 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	2,307 (12.5%)	2,157 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	3,413 (18.4%)	3,703 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	2,357 (12.7%)	5,881 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	2,738 (14.8%)	5,368 (15.5%)
$150,000 or more	2,472 (13.4%)	7,618 (21.9%)
Total	18,520 (100.0%)	34,716 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winston Salem

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	6,786 (36.6%)	86,353 (248.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x	3,720 (20.1%)	13,859 (39.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	1,830 (9.9%)	8,585 (24.7%)
4.0x or more	6,120 (33.1%)	4,451 (12.8%)
Total	18,520 (100.0%)	34,716 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winston Salem

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	3,300 (17.8%)	239 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499	4,364 (23.6%)	3,032 (8.7%)
$800 to $1,499	10,323 (55.7%)	8,229 (23.7%)
Total	18,520 (100.0%)	34,716 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Winston Salem

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winston Salem

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	17,009 (97.7%)	403 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years	43,375 (95.5%)	2,066 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years	22,412 (82.5%)	4,749 (17.5%)
26 to 34 Years	25,246 (79.9%)	6,365 (20.1%)
35 to 44 Years	22,886 (76.9%)	6,890 (23.1%)
45 to 54 Years	24,834 (83.2%)	5,020 (16.8%)
55 to 64 Years	26,214 (87.6%)	3,702 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years	20,905 (99.1%)	190 (0.9%)
75 Years and older	14,535 (99.3%)	103 (0.7%)
Total	217,416 (88.1%)	29,488 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winston Salem

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	17,009 (97.7%)	403 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	43,375 (95.5%)	2,066 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	22,412 (82.5%)	4,749 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winston Salem

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	33,203 (84.1%)	6,280 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999	43,166 (83.6%)	8,462 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	36,009 (85.8%)	5,976 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	28,708 (86.5%)	4,501 (13.6%)
$100,000 and over	68,872 (94.7%)	3,894 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winston Salem

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	10,482 (60.2%)	7,141 (41.0%)
6 to 18 Years	22,785 (50.1%)	22,656 (49.9%)
19 to 25 Years	3,721 (13.7%)	19,023 (70.0%)
25 to 34 Years	5,253 (16.6%)	21,402 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years	3,975 (13.4%)	19,725 (66.2%)
45 to 54 Years	4,034 (13.5%)	21,673 (72.6%)
55 to 64 Years	7,237 (24.2%)	21,437 (71.7%)
65 to 74 Years	19,824 (94.0%)	11,280 (53.5%)
75 Years and over	14,426 (98.6%)	8,489 (58.0%)
Total	91,737 (37.1%)	152,826 (61.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winston Salem

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	37 (0.5%)	13 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years	1,549 (7.1%)	879 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years	2,289 (7.8%)	1,897 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years	5,681 (13.4%)	6,643 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years	2,204 (23.7%)	2,591 (21.9%)
75 Years and over	2,201 (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 Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	20 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	143 (0.6%)	111 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years	283 (1.0%)	65 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years	1,029 (2.4%)	578 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years	500 (5.4%)	421 (3.6%)
75 Years and over	972 (16.8%)	1,374 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	37 (0.5%)	13 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years	140 (0.6%)	87 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years	471 (1.6%)	458 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years	976 (2.3%)	1,405 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years	350 (3.8%)	631 (5.3%)
75 Years and over	607 (10.5%)	790 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	1,191 (5.4%)	661 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years	1,770 (6.0%)	1,118 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years	2,725 (6.4%)	2,867 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years	531 (5.7%)	530 (4.5%)
75 Years and over	593 (10.3%)	1,100 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	221 (1.0%)	175 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years	239 (0.8%)	237 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years	2,604 (6.1%)	4,027 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years	1,332 (14.3%)	1,803 (15.3%)
75 Years and over	1,437 (24.9%)	3,142 (35.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Winston Salem: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	220 (1.0%)	141 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years	229 (0.8%)	167 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years	1,007 (2.4%)	1,601 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years	486 (5.2%)	428 (3.6%)
75 Years and over	620 (10.7%)	1,177 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Winston Salem

Computing Device Access in Winston Salem

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	74,101	75.0%
Smartphone	87,418	88.5%
Tablet	56,197	56.9%
No Computing Device	6,067	6.1%
Total	98,749	100.0%

Internet Access in Winston Salem

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	127	0.1%
Broadband Home	68,250	69.1%
Cellular Data Only	12,626	12.8%
Satellite Internet	5,027	5.1%
No Internet	14,955	15.1%
Total	98,749	100.0%

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 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.

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.

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%.