Town · North Carolina
Walkertown, North Carolina
Walkertown, town, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Walkertown had 6,120 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,692 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,873 (±24). GEOID 3770660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,120
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,692 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,873 ±24
Median household income
$82,615
±$21,129 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$236,900
±$18,187 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,379
±$265 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Walkertown and what county is it in?
Walkertown is a town in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It covers 6.7 square miles of land, 850 residents per square mile in 2020.
Walkertown is in the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Walkertown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,120 people lived in Walkertown on July 1, 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, in line with North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,692 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,873 (±24).
| Measure | Walkertown | Forsyth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,873 ±24 | 389,977 | +774 |
| Households | 2,358 ±241 | 159,925 | +306 |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.25 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,565 ±274 | 175,631 | no clear change |
Walkertown's population since 2000
From 4,009 in 2000 to 6,120 in 2025: up 52.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Walkertown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Walkertown?
The median resident of Walkertown is 38.2 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.9%.
| Measure | Walkertown | Forsyth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±7.2 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±5.5 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±4.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±4.3 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±3.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.3% ±7.1 pts | 53.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.9% ±6.3 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±4.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±3.0 pts | 12.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4% ±5.4 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±2.9 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3% ±7.4 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±3.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±5.7 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Walkertown earn?
Half of Walkertown's 2,358 households earn less than $82,615 a year (±$21,129), against $67,165 in Forsyth County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,630 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $30,985 after inflation. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walkertown | Forsyth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,615 ±$21,129 | $67,165 | +$30,985 |
| Mean household income | $107,279 ±$24,516 | $94,029 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,339 ±$6,352 | $39,203 | +$13,253 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% ±6.9 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0% ±17.0 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7% ±3.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±1.2 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±5.0 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Walkertown?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Walkertown's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,900 by its owner (±$18,187). The median renter pays $1,379 a month including utilities, and 32.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walkertown | Forsyth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,900 ±$18,187 | $250,400 | +$67,433 |
| Median gross rent | $1,379 ±$265 | $1,098 | +$449 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2% ±18.2 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,493 ±$161 | $1,500 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0% ±7.8 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.0% ±7.8 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,565 ±274 | 175,631 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±5.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.3% ±7.2 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.3% ±7.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±3.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Walkertown work and get to work?
83.5% of Walkertown's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes.
| Measure | Walkertown | Forsyth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7% ±5.5 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±4.9 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±3.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9% ±4.1 pts | 14.5% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±2.6 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Walkertown?
1 census tract lies mostly in Walkertown, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 30.02Forsyth County | 4,554 | $66,684 |
| Tract 31.05Forsyth County | 4,015 | $80,197 |
| Tract 29.03Forsyth County | 4,195 | $62,699 |
| Tract 30.03Forsyth County | 3,713 | $64,325 |
| Tract 29.04Forsyth County | 1,856 | $59,028 |
| Tract 31.03Forsyth County | 5,654 | $91,714 |
| Tract 30.04Forsyth County | 3,572 | $91,116 |
| Tract 33.08Forsyth County | 8,387 | $104,236 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Walkertown) · Census block assignment files
How does Walkertown compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Walkertown is the 4,371st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 129th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Walkertown ranks 125th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 129th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 112th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 241st | 443 |
| Median household income | 125th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 117th | 443 |
| Median home value | 232nd | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 86th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 233rd | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 177th | 421 |
| Median age | 288th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 168th | 443 |
| Work from home | 168th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 232nd | 439 |
Walkertown's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Walkertown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Walkertown?
16 of the 57 figures for Walkertown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Walkertown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Walkertown.