About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Winston-Salem population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Winston-Salem across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Winston-Salem was 252,975, a 0.49% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Winston-Salem population was 251,746, an increase of 0.28% compared to a population of 251,042 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Winston-Salem increased by 51,307. In this period, the peak population was 252,975 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Winston-Salem is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Winston-Salem population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Winston-Salem Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Winston-Salem. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Winston-Salem. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Winston-Salem, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $67,902, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $59,920. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $49,277. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $32,223.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Winston-Salem median household income by age. You can refer the same here

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Winston-Salem metro area from 1950 to 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Winston-Salem population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Winston-Salem. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Winston-Salem by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Winston-Salem.

Key observations

The largest age group in Winston-Salem, NC was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 21,319 (8.50%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Winston-Salem, NC was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 4,138 (1.65%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Winston-Salem is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Winston-Salem total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Winston-Salem Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Winston-Salem, NC population pyramid, which represents the Winston-Salem population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Winston-Salem, NC, is 28.8.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Winston-Salem, NC, is 22.3.
• Total dependency ratio for Winston-Salem, NC is 51.1.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Winston-Salem, NC is 4.5.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Winston-Salem population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Winston-Salem for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Winston-Salem for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Winston-Salem for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Winston-Salem Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Winston-Salem city, North Carolina. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Winston-Salem population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Winston-Salem. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 154,557 (61.60% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Winston-Salem population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Winston-Salem is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Winston-Salem is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Winston-Salem Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Winston-Salem, NC (MSA) (WINS137UR) from Jan 1990 to May 2025 about Winston, NC, unemployment, rate, and USA.

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Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Winston-Salem metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Resident Population in Winston-Salem, NC (MSA) was 705.18700 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Winston-Salem, NC (MSA) reached a record high of 705.18700 in January of 2024 and a record low of 423.41300 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Winston-Salem, NC (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on May of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Winston-Salem by race. It includes the population of Winston-Salem across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Winston-Salem across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Winston-Salem population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 48.70% are white, 32.43% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.27% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.30% are some other race and 8.81% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Winston-Salem
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Winston-Salem is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Winston-Salem total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Winston-Salem Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Historical Dataset of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Comparison of Diversity Score Trends,Total Revenues Trends,Total Expenditure Trends,Average Revenue Per Student Trends,Average Expenditure Per Student Trends,Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends,Math Proficiency Trends,Science Proficiency Trends,Graduation Rate Trends,Overall School District Rank Trends,Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023),Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

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Statistics for moving services in winston-salem including costs, move sizes, and other relevant data as of July 2025.