Kernersville township, North Carolina
Kernersville township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kernersville township is a geographic entity located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 31,430. The land area covers 30.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,430 | ±1,196 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 13,809 | ±574 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 14,589 | ±559 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,809 | ±574 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 780 | ±223 |
| Median Home Value | $278,000 | ±$12,996 |
| Median Gross Rent | $994 | ±$55 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,047 | ±$6,522 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,451 | ±$2,117 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±2.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,534 | ±694 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,526 | ±656 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 398,143 (2024)
ID: 205056
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
201 N CHESTNUT ST, WINSTON SALEM NC 27101-4120
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Kernersville | PK-05 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | PK-05 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | 09-12 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | 06-08 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | PK-05 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | 06-08 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | KG-12 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | PK-05 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | 09-12 | Kernersville, NC | |
| Regular School Kernersville | PK-05 | Kernersville, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Winston-Salem State University
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College | 8.1 mi away | 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27110-0001 |
3367502000
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PADDISON MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 248 HARMON LANE, KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284 |
(336) 703-2930
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Salem College
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College | 9.0 mi away | 601 S Church St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 |
3367212600
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WALKERTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 2969 MAIN ST, WALKERTOWN, NC, 27051 |
(336) 703-2990
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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College | 9.0 mi away | 1533 South Main St., Winston Salem, NC, 27127-2738 |
3367703399
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CARVER SCHOOL ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 4915 LANSING DR, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27105 |
(336) 703-2910
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Carolina Christian College
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College | 9.2 mi away | 4209 Indiana Avenue, Winston Salem, NC, 27105 |
3367440900
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MALLOY / JORDAN EAST WINSTON HERITAGE CENTER
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 1110 E 7TH ST, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27101 |
(336) 703-2950
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Carolina University
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College | 9.4 mi away | 420 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27101 |
3367258344
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FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 660 W 5TH ST, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27101 |
(336) 703-3011
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AP, NC US, located 7.2 miles from Kernersville township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.8° | 30.7° | 39.8° | 3.35" | — |
| February | 52.8° | 33.2° | 43.0° | 2.89" | — |
| March | 60.8° | 40.1° | 50.4° | 3.60" | — |
| April | 70.6° | 48.3° | 59.4° | 3.71" | — |
| May | 77.9° | 57.0° | 67.5° | 3.76" | — |
| June | 84.9° | 65.4° | 75.1° | 3.64" | — |
| July | 88.0° | 69.2° | 78.6° | 4.24" | — |
| August | 86.1° | 67.9° | 77.0° | 4.51" | — |
| September | 80.1° | 61.2° | 70.6° | 3.86" | — |
| October | 70.6° | 49.3° | 59.9° | 3.28" | — |
| November | 60.1° | 39.1° | 49.6° | 3.06" | — |
| December | 51.7° | 33.6° | 42.6° | 3.30" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernersville town | Town | 2.2 mi | — |
| Walkertown town | Town | 4.4 mi | — |
| Oak Ridge town | Town | 6.1 mi | — |
| Stokesdale town | Town | 8.7 mi | — |
| Wallburg town | Town | 9.5 mi | — |
| Winston-Salem city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3706791696. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.