Winston-Salem, NC population by race
The table below shows Winston-Salem's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 122,184 | 48.70% |
Black or African American | 81,373 | 32.43% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,141 | 0.45% |
Asian | 5,698 | 2.27% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.04% |
Some other race | 18,303 | 7.30% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 22,096 | 8.81% |
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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): 48.70% are white, 32.43% are Black or African American, 0.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.27% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.30% are some other race and 8.81% are multiracial.
Winston-Salem 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race 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 122,184 (48.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 22,096 (8.81% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Winston-Salem, NC
By ethnicity, 44,855 (17.88% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 206,032 (82.12% 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 110,329 (53.55% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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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 |
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White alone | 110,329 | 53.55% |
Black or African American alone | 79,667 | 38.67% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 424 | 0.21% |
Asian alone | 5,621 | 2.73% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 92 | 0.04% |
Some other race alone | 1,459 | 0.71% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,440 | 4.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Winston-Salem, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 25,238 (56.27% of the total Hispanic population).
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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 | 25,238 | 56.27% |
Puerto Rican | 4,307 | 9.60% |
Cuban | 844 | 1.88% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 14,466 | 32.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Winston-Salem, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.88% 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 25,238 (56.27% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Winston-Salem, NC have?
Winston-Salem, NC has 81,373 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 32.43% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Winston-Salem is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Winston-Salem, NC?
With 82.12% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Winston-Salem.
That being said, with a 32.43% 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 122,184 (48.70% 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 32.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates