City safety & data profile

KernersvilleNC

Kernersville, NC is a 24K-resident city in Forsyth County with a median household income of $71,918.

Forsyth County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Kernersville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Kernersville has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $290,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$71,918
Median income
$290,700
Median home
12.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Kernersville

Kernersville posts a median household income higher than 39% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 61%
by median income, US cities

Where Kernersville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$71,918 Bottom 39% higher than 39% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Kernersville, NC beyond the headline numbers

Kernersville sits inside Forsyth County, North Carolina, at roughly 36.12°N, -80.07°W. Population 23,811, $71,918 median household income. Median home value $290,700, median rent $1,082. Poverty rate 12.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Kernersville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.5%, then high blood pressure at 36%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Kernersville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,811
Kernersville
Median Income
$71,918
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$290,700
+28% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Forsyth County) - Kernersville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
390K+10%
Median Income
$67,165+47%
Median Home Value
$250,400+66%
Poverty Rate
14.5%-22%
Unemployment
5%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Kernersville, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Poverty Rate
12.6% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37%
Work From Home 12.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 65.8%
African American 17.8%
Asian 2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.5%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Short Sleep Duration
32.2%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Current Smoking
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Diabetes
11.7%
Current Asthma
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.2%
Annual Checkup 80.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Kernersville, NC? ▼
Kernersville, NC has a population of 23,811 people, located in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Kernersville? ▼
The median household income in Kernersville, NC is $71,918 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
What is the median home value in Kernersville? ▼
The median home value in Kernersville, NC is $290,700. Median rent is $1,082/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kernersville? ▼
The top health indicators in Kernersville include Obesity (39.5%), High Blood Pressure (36%), Short Sleep Duration (32.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Kernersville? ▼
The median age in Kernersville, NC is 39.3 years. 37% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kernersville, NC is located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. With a population of 24K and a $71,918 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Kernersville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Kernersville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Kernersville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Forsyth County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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