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Winston-Salem, NC is a vibrant city with a population of 247,917 and a population density of 1,872 people per square mile. The city is known for its year-round outdoor activities, like the scenic Hayes Nature Preserve and Dave’s Trail. On top of that, Winston- Salem hosts many local events from Major League Baseball games at historic BB&T Ballpark to minor league hockey at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants to explore including Mary’s Gourmet Diner, Burke Street Pizza or K&W Cafeteria. Additionally, you can find plenty of locally owned companies such as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts or Lorillard Tobacco Company. With so much to explore in Winston- Salem, it's easy to see why this city has become one of North Carolina's favorite places to visit!

The population in Winston-Salem is 247,917. There are 1,870 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Winston-Salem is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Winston-Salem is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Winston-Salem
- 41.7% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 24.2% have children, but are single
Race in Winston-Salem

- 45.9% are White
- 34.3% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 14.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Reviews for Winston-Salem
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Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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