Kernersville, NC

Kernersville, North Carolina

Introduction to Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville, North Carolina, in Forsyth county, is 9 miles E of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 75 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is included in the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 17,126 people lived in Kernersville.

Kernersville History

The site on which Kernersville stands today was first settled in 1756 by Jacob Story, an Irishman. Sometime in 1770, the land was purchased by William Dobson and became known as Dobson's Crossroads. History has it that George Washington was a guest for breakfast at Dobson's tavern on June 2, 1791. In 1871, Joseph Kerner purchased the area, and it was renamed Kerners Crossroads. Eventually, the name changed to Kernersville.

Kernersville and nearby Attractions

• Fourth of July Park
• Beeson Athletic Complex
• Old Kernersville Lake
• Richard Petty Museum
• Reynolda House
• Natural Science Center of Greensboro

Things To Do In Kernersville

Körner’s Folly, which was built by Jule Körner in 1878, is a minor tourist attraction due to its unusual design and architecture. The Harmon House is a beautiful antiquated events center and primarily hosts receptions and conferences. The Kernersville Parks & Recreation department maintains several of the city's parks which offer a variety of activities including games and sports. The department also organizes special programs and events throughout the year.

Kernersville Transportation

Piedmont Triad International Airport offers regular flights.

Kernersville Higher Education

Winston-Salem State University, High Point University, and Guilford Technical Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Kernersville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Kernersville, NC

Comparing Kernersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Kernersville Almanac

Kernersville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kernersville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kernersville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kernersville High Schools (2004)

EAST FORSYTH HIGH
2500 W MOUNTAIN STREET
336-727-2265
Serves 1,808 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

R B GLENN HIGH
1600 UNION CROSS ROAD
336-771-4500
Serves 1,629 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

Kernersville Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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