The Town FilesForsyth County, North Carolina
389,977 people. The median home is worth $250,400 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $67,165.
Towns in Forsyth County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | 249,545 | $233,800 | $59,268 | 35.9 |
| Kernersville | 26,449 | $290,700 | $71,918 | 39.3 |
| Clemmons | 21,163 | $335,800 | $87,655 | 41.8 |
| Lewisville | 13,381 | $325,400 | $100,917 | 40.8 |
| Walkertown | 5,692 | $236,900 | $82,615 | 38.2 |
| Rural Hall | 3,351 | $189,600 | $51,054 | 42.1 |
| Tobaccoville | 2,578 | $234,200 | $80,263 | 40.7 |
People and housing
| Forsyth County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,098 | $969 |
| Median household income | $67,165 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 38.4 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
192,587 jobs in 2024, average pay $66,257 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 639 storm events in Forsyth County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Forsyth County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).