Winston-Salem, NC

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2019 Population

244,115

0.822% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

35.5

0.282% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

20.7%

4.41% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$45,750

3.25% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$147,900

2.42% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

109,433

1.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Winston-Salem, NC had a population of 244k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $45,750. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Winston-Salem, NC grew from 242,125 to 244,115, a 0.822% increase and its median household income grew from $44,311 to $45,750, a 3.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winston-Salem, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.2%), White (Hispanic) (10.9%), Other (Hispanic) (2.58%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%). 0% of the households in Winston-Salem, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 93.6% of the residents in Winston-Salem, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Winston-Salem, NC are Wake Forest University (2,709 degrees awarded in 2019), Forsyth Technical Community College (1,563 degrees), and Winston-Salem State University (1,178 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Winston-Salem, NC was $147,900, and the homeownership rate was 53.5%. Most people in Winston-Salem, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Winston-Salem, NC was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Start Year

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Winston-Salem, NC is home to a population of 244k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 28.7% of Winston-Salem, NC residents were born outside of the country (70k people).

In 2019, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Winston-Salem, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 83.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 26.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winston-Salem, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 1.51k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
83.6k ± 1.49k
White (Hispanic)
26.7k ± 1.52k

15%

Hispanic Population

36.6k people

15% of the people in Winston-Salem, NC are hispanic (36.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Winston-Salem, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

28.7%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

70k people

9.89%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

23.9k people

As of 2019, 28.7% of Winston-Salem, NC residents (70k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winston-Salem, NC was 9.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Winston-Salem, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Winston-Salem, NC was 35.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Winston-Salem, NC are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Winston-Salem, NC residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

93.6%

2019 Citizenship

93.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.6% of Winston-Salem, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Winston-Salem, NC was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Winston-Salem, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,967 ± 393
Gulf War (2001-)
2,314 ± 396
Gulf War (1990s)
1,649 ± 284

Winston-Salem, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Winston-Salem, NC is $45,750. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Winston-Salem, NC was Census Tract 25.01 with a value of $188,214, followed by Census Tract 39.08 and Census Tract 39.06, with respective values of $132,986 and $128,529.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Winston-Salem, NC employs 109k people. The largest industries in Winston-Salem, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,365 people), Retail Trade (13,390 people), and Manufacturing (12,128 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,386), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,111), and Finance & Insurance ($51,556).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,750

2019 value

± $1,241

3.25%

1 Year Growth

± 3.9%

Households in Winston-Salem, NC have a median annual income of $45,750, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,311 in 2018, which represents a 3.25% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Winston-Salem, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Winston-Salem, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 25.01
Census Tract 39.08
Census Tract 39.06

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Winston-Salem, NC was Census Tract 25.01 with a value of $188,214, followed by Census Tract 39.08 and Census Tract 39.06, with respective values of $132,986 and $128,529.

The following map shows all of the places in Winston-Salem, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winston-Salem, NC (48.5k out of 234k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
21,895 ± 1,182
White
21,893 ± 1,147
Hispanic
13,532 ± 800

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winston-Salem, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

109k

2019 Value

± 2,417

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 3.09%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Winston-Salem, NC grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 108k employees to 109k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winston-Salem, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,425 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,854 people), and Management Occupations (10,735 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winston-Salem, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Winston-Salem, NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,425 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,854 people), and Management Occupations (10,735 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Winston-Salem, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.41 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.28 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.19 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Winston-Salem, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($71,563), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($68,352), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,784).

Industries

Employment by Industries

109k

2019 Value

± 2,417

1.69%

1 Year growth

± 3.09%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Winston-Salem, NC grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 108k employees to 109k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winston-Salem, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,365 people), Retail Trade (13,390 people), and Manufacturing (12,128 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winston-Salem, NC, though some of these residents may live in Winston-Salem, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Winston-Salem, NC, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (19,365 people), Retail Trade (13,390 people), and Manufacturing (12,128 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Winston-Salem, NC has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.7 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.27 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.23 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Winston-Salem, NC, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,386), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($52,111), and Finance & Insurance ($51,556).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Forsyth County, NC went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 53% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.6%), followed by Other (4.42%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Winston-Salem, NC. Showing the available data for Forsyth County, NC.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (53%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.6%)
Republican Party
Other (4.42%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 53% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.6%), followed by Other (4.42%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Forsyth County, NC

53% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Winston-Salem, NC awarded 6,195 degrees. The student population of Winston-Salem, NC is skewed towards women, with 9,314 male students and 14,748 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Winston-Salem, NC are White (3,482 and 60.3%), followed by Black or African American (1,373 and 23.8%), Hispanic or Latino (421 and 7.29%), and Asian (185 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Winston-Salem, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wake Forest University (2,709 and 43.7%), Forsyth Technical Community College (1,563 and 25.2%), and Winston-Salem State University (1,178 and 19%).

The most popular majors in Winston-Salem, NC are Registered Nursing (465 and 7.51%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (442 and 7.13%), and General Business Administration & Management (406 and 6.55%).

The median tuition costs in Winston-Salem, NC are $20,125 for private four year colleges, and $4,949 and $18,344 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
162 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
342 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
178 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Winston-Salem, NC was General Biological Sciences with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Winston-Salem, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wake Forest University
2,709 degrees awarded
Forsyth Technical Community College
1,563 degrees awarded
Winston-Salem State University
1,178 degrees awarded

$4,949

Median In-State Public

$20,125

Median Private

In 2019, the Winston-Salem, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wake Forest University with 2,709 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

2,324

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,871

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 2,324 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Winston-Salem, NC, which is 0.6 times less than the 3,871 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Winston-Salem, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,482 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,373 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
421 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Winston-Salem, NC was White students. These 3,482 degrees mean that there were 2.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,373 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Winston-Salem, NC was $147,900 in 2019, which is 0.615 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $144,400 to $147,900, a 2.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Winston-Salem, NC is 53.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Winston-Salem, NC have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winston-Salem, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$147,900

2019 Median

± $2,672

$144,400

2018 Median

± $2,289

In 2019, the median property value in Winston-Salem, NC grew to to $147,900 from the previous year's value of $144,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Winston-Salem, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Winston-Salem, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,750

Median Household Income

± $1,241

95k

Number of Households

± 2,061

In 2019, the median household income of the 95k households in Winston-Salem, NC grew to $45,750 from the previous year's value of $44,311.

The following chart displays the households in Winston-Salem, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Winston-Salem, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Winston-Salem, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

53.5%

2019 Homeownership

53.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 53.5% of the housing units in Winston-Salem, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Winston-Salem, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Winston-Salem, NC have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Winston-Salem, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Winston-Salem, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.29%)
Worked At Home (4.72%)

In 2019, 81.9% of workers in Winston-Salem, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.29%) and those who worked at home (4.72%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Winston-Salem, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winston-Salem, NC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

87.6% of the population of Winston-Salem, NC has health coverage, with 43.4% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Forsyth County, NC see 871 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.35% decrease from the previous year (892 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1606 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Forsyth County, NC.

871 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Forsyth County, NC

Primary care physicians in Forsyth County, NC see an average of 871 patients per year. This represents a 2.35% decrease from the previous year (892 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Forsyth County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.4%

Uninsured

43.4%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winston-Salem, NC declined by 2.91% from 12.7% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Winston-Salem, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.