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Population Review

Census ACS · #88 MSA

Winston Metro Area

The Winston-Salem, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 683,637 residents. The median household income is $64,282 and the median home value is $213,300.

683,637

Population

340

People / sq mi

$64,282

Median Income

$213,300

Median Home Value

The Winston CBSA covers 2,009 sq mi of land at 340.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White68.8%
Black or African American17.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%

Economy & Income

$64,282

Median Household Income

$35,829

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Winston metro's price level is 92.0 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.0% lower the US average. The local median income of $64,282 has the buying power of $69,839 in average-priced US metros.

92.0

Price Level (US = 100)

$69,839

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$64,282

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$213,300

Median Home Value

$973

Median Rent

68.5%

Homeownership

Education

89.2%

High School+

29.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

10.6%

Work From Home

24.3 min

Avg Commute

29.4%

Foreign Born

Winston spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Winston-Salem, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 683,637 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #88 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Winston metro area is $64,282, with a per capita income of $35,829.

The Winston-Salem, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.

Data for the Winston-Salem, Nc CBSA (49180) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.