Demographics & People — Kernersville, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 27,439 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 12,074 |
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| Family Households | 6,867 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4739 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,115 |
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| Black or African American | 4,750 |
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| Asian | 585 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,037 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,812 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,866 |
| English | 4,106 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,105 |
| German | 2,806 |
| Irish | 2,576 |
| American | 2,119 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,419 |
| Italian | 807 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 803 |
Language
| English Only | 23,104 |
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| Spanish | 2,092 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,920 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,575 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,474 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kernersville, North Carolina.
