Kernersville, NC
Living in Kernersville
Bikeability10
Walkability27
Commute75
Public Transit14
Affordability79
Public Safety94
Airports63
Hospitals57
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black14%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$181kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$655Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kernersville
United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6
Property Crime in Kernersville
United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kernersville
Inland Flooding49
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kernersville, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kernersville, NC
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
2 miles, SE
Gospel Light Christian School
4 miles, NW
Tri-City Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
The Piedmont School
7 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Kernersville, NC
Winston-Salem State University
8 miles, W
South University-High Point
8 miles, SE
Salem College
9 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kernersville, NC
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
10 miles, W
High Point Regional Health System
11 miles, S
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
12 miles, W
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Kernersville, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
8 miles, E
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
74 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
78 miles, SW