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Compare Winston-Salem to Wake Forest
This post compares Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Wake Forest, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Winston-Salem (city) | Wake Forest (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 240,193 | 38,473 |
| Income (median) | $38,407 | $58,843 |
| Home Value (median) | $142,200 | $278,600 |
| White | 56% | 78% |
| Black | 34% | 14% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 30% | 48% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 35 |
| Rentals | 45% | 29% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Winston-Salem or Wake Forest?
A: Winston-Salem has a much larger population count than Wake Forest: 240193 compared with 38473 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Winston-Salem or in Wake Forest?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Winston-Salem.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Winston-Salem or Wake Forest?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Winston-Salem.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Winston-Salem does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Winston-Salem versus 29% for Wake Forest.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Winston-Salem may include: Greensboro, Durham, and Gastonia.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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