Demographics in Kernersville, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Kernersville?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

27,439

Male

13,037

47.5%

Female

14,402

52.5%

Median Age

38.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

69.7%

Black

17.3%

Hispanic

11.1%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

5.2%

Other

5.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

24.9%

High School or Higher

41.9%

Foreign Born

6.4%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

41.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Kernersville, NC has a population of 27,439 with a median age of 38.7. The racial makeup is 69.7% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 17.3% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.4%.