Winston-Salem, NC population by race
The table below shows Winston-Salem's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127,353 | 51.03% |
| Black or African American | 82,945 | 33.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 857 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 6,214 | 2.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 13,516 | 5.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 18,551 | 7.43% |
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Winston-Salem population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Winston-Salem has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Winston-Salem's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Winston-Salem population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 51.03% are white, 33.24% are Black or African American, 0.34% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.49% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.42% are some other race and 7.43% are multiracial.
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Winston-Salem, NC population by race.
The largest racial group in Winston-Salem is White with a population of 127,353 (51.03% of the total population).
Winston-Salem 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Winston-Salem is White with a population of 127,353 (51.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 18,551 (7.43% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Winston-Salem, NC
By ethnicity, 41,335 (16.56% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 208,236 (83.44% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Winston-Salem, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 112,120 (53.84% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Winston-Salem, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Winston-Salem's Non-Hispanic population.
Winston-Salem Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 112,120 | 53.84% |
| Black or African American alone | 80,940 | 38.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 292 | 0.14% |
| Asian alone | 6,136 | 2.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 135 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 1,466 | 0.70% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,147 | 3.43% |
Among the Hispanic population in Winston-Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24,098 (58.30% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Winston-Salem, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Winston-Salem's Hispanic population.
Winston-Salem Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 24,098 | 58.30% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,768 | 9.12% |
| Cuban | 701 | 1.70% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 12,768 | 30.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Winston-Salem, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.56% of Winston-Salem population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Winston-Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24,098 (58.30% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Winston-Salem, NC have?
Winston-Salem, NC has 82,945 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 33.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Winston-Salem is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Winston-Salem, NC?
With 83.44% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Winston-Salem.
That being said, with a 33.24% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Winston-Salem.
What is the majority race in Winston-Salem, NC?
With a population of 127,353 (51.03% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Winston-Salem.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Winston-Salem, with 33.24% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates