Winston Salem is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 245787 residents.. The poverty rate of Winston Salem is 19.2%, which is 37% higher than national average. The typical household in Winston Salem earns $47269 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 52.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Winston Salem, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Winston Salem remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Winston Salem, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Winston Salem is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Winston Salem is $152000 , which is 34% lower than national average. While median income in Winston Salem remained $47269, which is 30% lower than national average.