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Kernersville, NC

Founded 1756Forsyth CountyElev. 317 m
Population
27,439
Median home
$264,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Kernersville

Kernersville is home to roughly 27,439 residents. Kernersville was founded in 1756 and sits in Forsyth County. The median age is 38.7 and the median household income is $69,923. Homes carry a median value of $264,000, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,439
Median age
38.7
Median household income
$69,923
Per-capita income
$39,468
Poverty rate
11.5%
High-school grad or higher
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg. commute
23.3 min
Work from home
9.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black17.1%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Sales & office21.2%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Service14.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$264,000
Median gross rent
$1,052/mo
Owner-occupied
56.1%
Median year built
1993
Households
12,074
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Kernersville has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading43%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

East Forsyth HighHighGrades 9–12
Robert B Glenn High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Forsyth Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kernersville MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Southeast MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Caleb's Creek ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cash ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Kernersville ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Piney Grove ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Sedge Garden ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Union Cross Traditional AcadElementaryGrades -1–5
NC Leadership Charter AcademyOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime18% below national
Kernersville317
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 17% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime91% above national
Kernersville3,731
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Kernersville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Kernersville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Forsyth County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Kernersville is in Forsyth County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Kernersville was founded in 1756 and sits in Forsyth County. Elevation ~317 m.

Map of Kernersville
Kernersville, NC
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

McKaughan, Isaac Harrison, HouseRoberts--Justice HouseKernersville DepotKorner's FollyFirst Baptist ChurchStuart Motor CompanyNorth Cherry Street Historic District
Notable people from Kernersville
Madison BaileyChris LaneCarr SmithDrew FulkBen NewnamTurner BattleRamekon O'ArwistersKemp WickerPat Preston
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Nearby cities
High Point (9 mi)Winston-Salem (10 mi)Greensboro (14 mi)Thomasville (16 mi)Clemmons (18 mi)Asheboro (31 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Kernersville, NC (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Kernersville, North Carolina.

Charles Douglas Parry, 56
Kernersville · Forsyth County · 27284
AKA Douglas Parry, Chuck Parry
Kevin Lee Jackson, 29
Kernersville · Forsyth County · 27284
AKA Kevin L Jackson
Danny William Young, 63
Kernersville · Forsyth County · 27284
AKA X Dano, William Young
Christopher Daniel Hornung, 41
Kernersville · Forsyth County · 27284
AKA Chris Hornung, Christopher D Hornung
Michael Rudolph Allen, 67
Kernersville · Forsyth County · 27284
AKA Michael R Allen

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Kernersville — frequently asked

What is the population of Kernersville, North Carolina?
Kernersville has a population of about 27,439, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Kernersville?
The median home value in Kernersville is $264,000, and the median gross rent is $1,052/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Kernersville safe? What is the crime rate?
Kernersville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 317 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Kernersville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Forsyth County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Kernersville?
Kernersville has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Kernersville?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Kernersville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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