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Winston-Salem, NC

Founded 1766Forsyth CountyElev. 300 m
Population
250,887
Median home
$208,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
66
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina with about 250,887 residents. Winston-Salem was founded in 1766 and sits in Forsyth County. The median age is 35.6 and the median household income is $57,673. Homes carry a median value of $208,200, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (44%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
250,887
Median age
35.6
Median household income
$57,673
Per-capita income
$35,074
Poverty rate
17.9%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
Avg. commute
21.8 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White44%
Hispanic or Latino17.9%
Black31.8%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.9%
Sales & office20%
Service17.4%
Production, transportation & material moving14%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.7%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$208,200
Median gross rent
$1,033/mo
Owner-occupied
54.6%
Median year built
1980
Households
100,278
Avg. household size
2.4

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Winston-Salem has 66 public schools — 35 elementary, 12 middle, 14 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 21 schools
Reading39%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Atkins Academic & Tech HighHighGrades 9–12
Career CenterHighGrades 9–12
Carter High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Carver HighHighGrades 9–12
Early College of Forsyth CoHighGrades 9–12
J F Kennedy HighHighGrades 6–12
Main Street AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Middle College of Forsyth CntyHighGrades 11–12
Mount Tabor High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Forsyth HighHighGrades 9–12
Oak Grove HighHighGrades 9–12
Parkland HighHighGrades 9–12
R J Reynolds HighHighGrades 9–12
Winston-Salem Preparatory AcadHighGrades 6–12

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime131% above national
Winston-Salem890
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 18% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% above national
Winston-Salem3,048
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 37% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Winston-Salem.

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

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

Winston-Salem was founded in 1766 and sits in Forsyth County. Elevation ~300 m.

Population trend
253K228K250,88720102024
Map of Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, NC
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Historic places

62 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 3 National Historic Landmarks.

Salem TavernSingle Brothers' HouseSingle Sisters' HouseHylehurstNissen BuildingSalem Town HallBland, Joseph Franklin, HouseO'Hanlon Building
Notable people from Winston-Salem
Chris PaulPam GrierB.o.BJennifer EhleKathryn GraysonJosh HowardPeter JosephTed BuddJerrod CarmichaelJulianna Guill
People searches in Winston-Salem
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Nearby cities
Clemmons (9 mi)Kernersville (10 mi)High Point (17 mi)Thomasville (18 mi)Greensboro (24 mi)Salisbury (33 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Winston-Salem, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Marvin Douglas Clark, 45
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27101
AKA Marvin D Clark
Angelo Don Gonzales, 49
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27105
AKA X Angel, X Don
George Dewayne Young, 65
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27101
AKA George D Young, George Dwayne Young
Josiah Antonio Jackson, 35
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27101
AKA Josiah A Jackson, Little Sgt
Donald Gray King, 73
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27107
AKA Donald G King, Gray King
Steven Stuart Smith, 67
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27105
AKA Steve Stewart Smith, Stuart Smith
Jason Ray White, 57
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27103
AKA Jason White
Anthony Moore, 60
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27101
Dante Johnell Wilson, 37
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27103
Richard Duane Adams, 41
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27101
AKA Richard Adams, Richard D Adams
Richard Ernest Brown, 70
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27106
AKA Richard Brown
William Dexter Thomas, 60
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27107
AKA X Mann, Mann Thomas
Michael E Wright Jr, 53
Winston-Salem · 27105
Micheal Glenn Lowe, 30
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27101
AKA Mike Lowe, Michael Glenn Lowe
Robert Anthony King, 60
Winston-Salem · Forsyth County · 27105
AKA Rob King, Robert King
Bobby Ray Sr Woollen, 65
Winston-Salem · Davidson County · 27103
AKA David Lee Messick, Bobby Ray Wollen

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

Winston-Salem — frequently asked

What is the population of Winston-Salem, North Carolina?
Winston-Salem has a population of about 250,887, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Winston-Salem?
The median home value in Winston-Salem is $208,200, and the median gross rent is $1,033/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Winston-Salem safe? What is the crime rate?
Winston-Salem Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 890 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has 66 public schools (35 elementary, 12 middle, 14 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Winston-Salem?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Winston-Salem. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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