Winston-Salem , Forsyth County, North Carolina
City in Forsyth County, North Carolina
About
Winston-Salem is a city located in the county of Forsyth in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In the 2010 census it had a population of 229,617 inhabitants and a population density of 663 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 247,945 inhabitants.
The city was created 255 years ago in 1765.
The city has a total area of 133.72 square miles (346.35 km2).
Winston-Salem, NC Quick Facts
| Population : | 247,945 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina |
| County : | Forsyth County |
| Twitter username : | CityofWS |
| Postal code : | 27104 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 346.346052 km2 |
| Altitude : | 984 feet / 300 meters |
| Capital city : | Winston-Salem is capital of Forsyth County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1766 (255 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:22:26 (2nd March 2021) |
| Density : | 716 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 7.39% (2010-2019) |
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| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 229,617 | census |
| 2011 | 231,867 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 233,867 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 235,728 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 238,478 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 239,755 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 241,776 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 244,501 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 246,535 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 247,945 | estimation process |
The population of Winston-Salem increased by 7.39% in 9 years.
People born in Winston-Salem, NC (200)
Many people were born here, including American-Georgian basketball player Ricky Hickman, actress Pam Grier, actress from the United States Kathryn Grayson, you can see a list of people who born in Winston-Salem, NC.
- Jennifer Ehle (American actress)
- Julianna Guill (actress)
- 9th Wonder (American rapper, DJ and producer)
- Gary Chapman (American relationship counselor, author and radio host)
- Tim Sparks (American musician)
- Randy Jones (bobsledder)
- Harold Nicholas (American dancer (1921-2000))
- Josh Howard (American basketball player)
- Jackée Harry (American actress)
- Jill Wagner (American actress)
- Ben Folds (American musician)
- Peter Joseph (filmmaker and social activist)
- Camille Little (American basketball player)
- Wess (American-born Italian singer)
- Francis Edwin Shober (American politician (1831-1896))
- Herm Gilliam (American basketball player)
- Rusty LaRue (American basketball player-coach)
- David Testo (American soccer player)
Other cities in Forsyth County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Forsyth County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kernersville | 24,660 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Clemmons | 20,867 | Town in North Carolina |
| Lewisville | 14,228 | Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States |
| Rural Hall | 3,264 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Tobaccoville | 2,718 | Village in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bethania | 364 | Town in North Carolina |
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Official website of Winston-Salem, NC