Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina
Winston-Salem: 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. Its population at the 2010 census was 229,617 and a population density of 663 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 248,112 inhabitants.
The city was created 257 years ago in 1765.
Quick Facts about Winston-Salem
Population : | 248,112 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Carolina (United States) |
County : | Forsyth County |
Twitter username : | CityofWS |
Postal code : | 27104 |
Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
Area : | 346.35 km2 |
Altitude : | 984 feet / 300 meters |
Capital city : | Winston-Salem is capital of Forsyth County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1766 (257 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 12:10:21 (31st January 2023) |
Density : | 716 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 7.45% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Winston-Salem is located at 36°5'59"N 80°14'39"W (36.0998600, -80.2442200).
Winston-Salem map
- Official Website
Official website of Winston-Salem
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Demographics
The population of Winston-Salem increased by 7.45% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 229,617 | - | census |
2011 | 231,867 | 0.97% | estimation process |
2012 | 233,867 | 0.86% | estimation process |
2013 | 235,728 | 0.79% | estimation process |
2014 | 238,478 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2015 | 239,755 | 0.53% | estimation process |
2016 | 241,776 | 0.84% | estimation process |
2017 | 244,501 | 1.11% | estimation process |
2018 | 246,535 | 0.83% | estimation process |
2019 | 247,945 | 0.57% | estimation process |
2020 | 248,112 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Winston-Salem
1 Old Salem Museums & Gardens Administrative Offices
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2 Quarry Park
1790 Quarry Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Bailey Park
445 Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Rockin' Jump Winston-Salem
7840 North Point Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Kaleideum Downtown
390 S Liberty St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Winston-Salem
1 Mayflower Seafood Restaurant
850 Peters Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Mellow Mushroom Winston-Salem
314 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Genghis Grill
3298 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 LongHorn Steakhouse
955 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
1215 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Winston-Salem
1 Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
401 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hilton Garden Inn Winston-Salem/Hanes Mall
1325 Creekshire Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University
3111 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Home2 Suites by Hilton Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
1010 Marriott Crossing Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Residence Inn by Marriott Winston-Salem Hanes Mall
3885 Oxford Station Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Winston-Salem
1 Forsyth Board-Commissioners
201 N Chestnut St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 US Rural Development
1450 Fairchild Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Winston-Salem (199)
People born in Winston-Salem, including American-Georgian basketball player Ricky Hickman, actress Pam Grier, actress from the United States Kathryn Grayson, .
List
- Jennifer Ehle (American actress) she was born in 29/12/1969
- Julianna Guill (actress) she was born in 07/07/1987
- 9th Wonder (American rapper, DJ and producer) he was born in 15/01/1975
- Gary Chapman (American relationship counselor, author and radio host) he was born in 10/01/1938
- Tim Sparks (American musician) he was born in 31/10/1954
- Randy Jones (bobsledder) he was born in 24/06/1969
- Harold Nicholas (American dancer (1921-2000)) he was born in 27/03/1921
- Josh Howard (American basketball player) he was born in 28/04/1980
- Jackée Harry (American actress) she was born in 14/08/1956
- Jill Wagner (American actress) she was born in 13/01/1979
- Ben Folds (American musician) he was born in 12/09/1966
- Peter Joseph (filmmaker and social activist) he was born in 04/02/1979
- Camille Little (American basketball player) she was born in 18/01/1985
- Wess (American-born Italian singer) he was born in 13/08/1945
- Francis Edwin Shober (American politician (1831-1896)) he was born in 12/03/1831
- Herm Gilliam (American basketball player) he was born in 05/05/1946
- Rusty LaRue (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 10/12/1973
- David Testo (American soccer player) he was born in 07/08/1981
Schools in Winston-Salem
College & universities near Winston-Salem, NC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
489937 | Piedmont International University | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27101 |
199607 | Salem College | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27101 |
199999 | Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27110-0001 |
199184 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Winston Salem (NC) | 27127-2738 |
198552 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem (NC) | 27103-5197 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Winston-Salem, NC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Winston-Salem
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Center City Post Office | Winston Salem (NC) | 27101 |
Winston Salem Post Office | Winston Salem (NC) | 27105 |
Waughtown Post Office | Winston Salem (NC) | 27107 |
Hanes Mall Post Office | Winston Salem (NC) | 27103 |
Manor Post Office | Winston Salem (NC) | 27103 |
Other cities in Forsyth County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Forsyth County , NC.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Kernersville | 24,891 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
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
Winston-Salem distances to largest North Carolina cities