Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

109,706

0.425% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.5

1.62% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

18.3%

1.38% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$54,306

5.42% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$220,900

7.55% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

45,394

1.99% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC had a population of 110k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $54,306. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC grew from 109,242 to 109,706, a 0.425% increase and its median household income grew from $51,516 to $54,306, a 5.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (42.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.4%), Other (Hispanic) (5.72%), White (Hispanic) (4.62%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.11%).

15.1% of the households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94% of the residents in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are Wake Forest University (2,979 degrees awarded in 2022), Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem (11 degrees), and Carolina Christian College (3 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was $220,900, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC borders Winston-Salem City (South) PUMA, NC and Forsyth County (Outside Winston-Salem City)--Kernersville Town & Clemmons Village PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 110k people, from which 94% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.55% of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.38k people).

In 2023, there were 1.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.7k people) in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.28k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are Spanish (12,659 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (669 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (425 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,322

Women

52.5%

51,885

Men

47.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 109,207 inhabitants, with 47.5% men, and 52.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94%

2023 Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94% of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.7k ± 1.96k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
39.9k ± 2.1k
Other (Hispanic)
6.28k ± 1.52k

15.6%

Hispanic Population

17.1k people

15.6% of the people in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are hispanic (17.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,299 ± 1,389 people
El Salvador
831 ± 705 people
China
506 ± 551 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,299 Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 831 and China with 506.

Foreign-Born Population

8.55%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.38k people

7.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.63k people

As of 2023, 8.55% of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC residents (9.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was 7.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,659 households (12.1%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
669 households (0.641%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
425 households (0.407%)

15.1% of the households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 12.1% of the households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,684 ± 331
Gulf War (1990s)
598 ± 195
Gulf War (2001-)
559 ± 224

Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC employs 45.4k people. The largest industries in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,778 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,113 people), and Construction (2,792 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($196,007), Legal services ($170,359), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($160,895).

Males in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,860. The income inequality in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.546, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,727

Women

49.7%

22,009

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 43,736 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

45.4k

2022 Value

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 1.99%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 44.5k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, are Customer service representatives (1,354 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,232 people), and Cashiers (1,149 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.4k

2022 Value

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 1.99%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 44.5k employees to 45.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,778 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,113 people), and Construction (2,792 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,115

Median earning men ± $2,627

$32,434

Median earning women ± $2,397

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,979), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,336), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,462).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($55,431), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,330), and Public Administration ($48,771).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2022, universities in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC awarded 2,993 degrees. The student population of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,922 male students and 5,168 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are White (1,884 and 73.1%), followed by Black or African American (226 and 8.77%), Hispanic or Latino (209 and 8.11%), and Asian (131 and 5.08%).

The largest universities in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wake Forest University (2,979 and 99.5%), Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem (11 and 0.368%), and Carolina Christian College (3 and 0.1%).

The most popular majors in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC are Management Science (217 and 7.25%), General Business Administration & Management (214 and 7.15%), and Law (204 and 6.82%).

The median tuition cost in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $34,306.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 21.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,090 (43.1% men and 56.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,090 students enrolled in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,690 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
133 degrees awarded
General Business
154 degrees awarded
General Finance
147 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was General Political Science & Government with 133 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wake Forest University
2,979 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem
11 degrees awarded
Carolina Christian College
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wake Forest University with 2,979 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,359 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC, which is 0.832 times less than the 1,634 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,884 degrees mean that there were 8.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 226 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,306) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,223) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.869% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.989% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (22.2k), Some college (18.4k), and Bachelors Degree (16.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was $220,900 in 2023, which is 0.728 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $205,400 to $220,900, a 7.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC is 55.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC is $54,306. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$220,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,919

$23,815

Median Property Taxes

±$1,187

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.6%

Homeownership

2023

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.6% of the housing units in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,306

Median Household Income

± $2,339

42.9k

Number of Households

± 1,767

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.9k households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC grew to $54,306 from the previous year's value of $51,516.

The following chart displays the households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.546

2022 Wage GINI in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC

0.536

2021 Wage GINI in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was 0.546 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.85% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.2%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (8.65%)

In 2023, 73.2% of workers in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC (19.2k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.6% of the population of Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.656% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.656%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC declined by 2.41% from 10.6% to 10.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Winston-Salem City (North) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.