Demographics in Winston-Salem, NC

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

Where is Winston-Salem?

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Population

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

Total Population

250,887

Male

116,981

46.6%

Female

133,906

53.4%

Median Age

35.6

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

48.7%

Black

32.4%

Hispanic

17.9%

Asian

2.3%

Two or More

8.8%

Other

7.3%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

24.1%

High School or Higher

39.5%

Foreign Born

10.7%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

34.0%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

Winston-Salem, NC has a population of 250,887 with a median age of 35.6. The racial makeup is 48.7% White, 17.9% Hispanic, 32.4% Black, 2.3% Asian. About 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.7%.