Kernersville, North Carolina
Kernersville: City in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Kernersville is a city located in the county of Forsyth in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,123 and a population density of 503 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,891 inhabitants.
The city was created 269 years ago in 1755.
Quick Facts about Kernersville
| Population : | 24,891 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Forsyth County |
| Postal code : | 27284–27285 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 45.97 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1756 (269 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:08:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 541 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kernersville is located at 36°7'11"N 80°4'25"W (36.1198600, -80.0736500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kernersville
Demographics
The population of Kernersville increased by 7.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,123 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,301 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,413 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,497 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,673 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,732 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,061 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,312 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,742 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,660 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,891 | 0.93% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kernersville
1 Fourth of July Park
702 W Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Triad Park and Veterans Memorial
9652 W Market St, Kernersville, NC 27284, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden
215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Kernersville Lake Park
6408 Old Valley School Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Körner's Folly
413 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Kernersville (9)
People born in Kernersville, including basketball player Chris Oliver, baseball player Carr Smith, NASCAR team owner DeLana Harvick, .
List
- Kemp Wicker (American baseball player) he was born in 13/08/1906
- Pat Preston (American football player, college athletics administrator (1921-2002)) he was born in 15/06/1921
- Turner Battle (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 11/01/1983
- Ben Newnam (soccer player) he was born in 18/04/1991
- Chris Lane (American country music singer) he was born in 09/11/1984
- Drew Fulk (American songwriter and producer) he was born in 01/05/1987
Schools in Kernersville
College & universities near Kernersville, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481720 | South University-High Point | High Point (NC) | 27265-8320 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kernersville, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near Kernersville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kernersvill Post Office | Kernersville (NC) | 27284 |
Other cities in Forsyth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Forsyth County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Clemmons | 21,089 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lewisville | 14,369 | Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States |
| Walkertown | 4,969 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Rural Hall | 3,299 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Tobaccoville | 2,748 | Village in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bethania | 367 | Town in North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Kernersville distances to largest North Carolina cities
