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Population Review

Kernersville town, NC — Population & Demographics

Kernersville town, NC has a population of 27,439. The median household income is $69,923 and the median age is 38.7.

27,439

Population

$69,923

Median Income

$264,000

Median Home Value

38.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White69.7%
Black or African American17.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$69,923

Median Household Income

$39,468

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$264,000

Median Home Value

$1,052

Median Rent

56.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.6%

High School+

36.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

80.8%

Public Transit

9.6%

Work From Home

23.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.7%

Foreign Born

89.1%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

12.6%

With Disability

90.6%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.3%
Manufacturing17.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.8%
Information8.7%
Retail Trade4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.2%
Construction4.1%
Public Administration2.6%
Transportation & Warehousing0.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Kernersville town, NC has a population of 27,439 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Kernersville town, NC is $69,923, with 7.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Kernersville town, NC is $264,000, with median rent at $1,052.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.