City
Population 2005: 183,467
Square miles: 108.85
Metro area: Winston-Salem
Performing arts: Piedmont Opera Theatre, Winston-Salem Symphony
Nearby parks & recreation: Tanglewood Park
Historic sites and museums: Old Salem, Museum of Anthropology, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts, Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, Children's Museum at Old Salem, Historic Bethabara Park, Single Brothers' House
Sports teams: Warthogs (minor league baseball)
College and Universities: Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, Wake Forest University, Forsyth Technical Community College, North Carolina School of the Arts

Median Household Income

Local: $37,006
National: $ 41,994

Source from: "2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau"

Demographic information: 2000 Census Data

Total Population: 185,776

Gender

Male: 87,345
Female: 98,431

Age

15 or younger:    36,843

16-24:                28,253

25-44:                56,490

45-64:                38,786

65+                    25,404

Source from: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; ePodunk

The city of Winston-Salem has always managed to successfully walk the delicate line between small town and big city. From the outside, its 200,000 plus residents give the impression of a major metropolitan area. Look closer, however, and youÿll see a place that has never forgotten its old-fashioned, neighborly southern roots.

he things to see and do in Winston-Salem are immeasurable, from top-notch cuisine and shopping to sports and nightlife. Several major universities are located in the area, including Wake Forest University, a private educational institution that has existed since 1834. Winston is also the home of Hanes Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in North Carolina. Because of its many art schools, the city has often been called the "City of the Arts".

With its constant growth, the city has become a melting pot of many different cultures, the greatest example of Winston-Salemÿs diversity being the dining choices the city offers. From French to German to Indian, one can find just about any cuisine to suit their tastes.

Itÿs just one example of how Winston-Salem has become the perfect blend of old Southern hospitality and modern integration. For students, families, business professionals and everyone in between, Winston-Salem truly is a unique part of the North Carolina landscape.

Helpful Links

Winston-Salem City Government Websites: http://www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us/

Forsyth County Government: http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/

Winston-Salem Tourism: http://www.visitwinstonsalem.com/

North Carolina State Government: http://www.ncgov.com/

Driver's License: http://www.ncdot.org/DMV/

Motor Vehicles: http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/office_locations/?officeType=5&pickCounty=402&count=1

Passports: http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/

Social Security: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

Veterans Affair: http://www.appc1.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?divisionId=ALL&STATE=NC

Birth, death, marriage or divorce records: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/ncarolin.htm