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Winston-Salem, NC

CSAGreensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point MSAWinston-Salem#1/23 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

252,037population

35.9median age

This community is a community of 252,037 with a median age of 35.9. The population is predominantly White (43.6%) with a significant Black community (31.2%). Median household income is $59,268. 89.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55.6%, with a median home value of $233,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.6%109,867

Black

31.2%78,616

Hispanic/Latino

18.2%45,789

Two or More

4%10,103

Asian

2.3%5,756

Other

0.5%1,367

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%340

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%199

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%5,874

High School Diploma

19.2%31,616

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%9,507

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%21,920

Associate's Degree

7.7%12,626

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%37,500

Master's Degree

10.9%17,949

Professional Degree

3.2%5,207

Doctorate

2.6%4,299

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

39.5%

Graduate+

16.7%

Housingi

$233,800median home value

$1,087median rent

55.6%homeownership

115,270total units

10.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55.6%

Renter 44.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%2,432

$50K–$100K

6.5%3,709

$100K–$150K

11.6%6,622

$150K–$200K

17.1%9,802

$200K–$300K

27.7%15,888

$300K–$500K

21.6%12,380

$500K–$1M

8.9%5,124

$1M+

2.3%1,334

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,917

$500–$750

4,829

$750–$1,000

10,687

$1,000–$1,250

10,143

$1,250–$1,500

6,259

$1,500–$2,000

6,049

$2,000+

3,034

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%2,397

2010–2019

9.6%11,121

2000–2009

13.7%15,758

1990–1999

12.2%14,010

1980–1989

14.5%16,665

1970–1979

13.3%15,340

1960–1969

10.4%11,935

1950–1959

12.2%14,015

1940–1949

4.2%4,804

1939 or earlier

8%9,225

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.6%62,468

Utility Gas

32%32,953

Fuel Oil

4.1%4,252

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%2,009

No Fuel

0.8%871

Other

0.2%192

Wood

0.2%183

Solar

0.1%110

Coal

0%20

Household Economyi

$59,268median household income

$37,345per capita income

17%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

123,770labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%6,809

$10K–$15K

5.6%5,767

$15K–$20K

3.4%3,533

$20K–$25K

4.3%4,473

$25K–$30K

4.7%4,826

$30K–$35K

4.4%4,507

$35K–$40K

5%5,114

$40K–$45K

4.5%4,617

$45K–$50K

4.2%4,368

$50K–$60K

7.8%8,049

$60K–$75K

9.3%9,604

$75K–$100K

12.2%12,537

$100K–$125K

8.5%8,762

$125K–$150K

5.1%5,262

$150K–$200K

6.4%6,608

$200K+

8%8,222

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

7,367

Residentsi

12,540

Avg. Tenant Renti

$324/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,328 homes97% occupied$309/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers517 homes68% occupied$340/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,310 homes95% occupied$325/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC231 homes97% occupied$371/mo rent

811/PRAC57 homes86% occupied$328/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,268/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

80.2%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

16.1%

Low income$30K–$47K/yr

3.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

28,25611.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

10,336

China

1,191

India

1,034

Guatemala

668

Philippines

627

Canada

278

Germany

249

Korea

231

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

114,822

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

116,265

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

10,986(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured