Walnut Cove, NC

Walnut Cove, North Carolina

Walnut Cove, North Carolina, in Stokes county, is 14 miles NE of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 83 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. Walnut Cove contains a population of approximately 1,465.

The People and Families of Walnut Cove

In Walnut Cove, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Walnut Cove, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Walnut Cove boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut Cove had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Walnut Cove favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Walnut Cove Housing

Walnut Cove has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Walnut Cove, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Walnut Cove, NC

Comparing Walnut Cove 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Walnut Cove Almanac

Walnut Cove Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Walnut Cove Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Walnut Cove residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Walnut Cove, 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

Walnut Cove High Schools (2004)

SOUTH STOKES HIGH
1100 S STOKES HIGH DRIVE
336-994-2995
Serves 677 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Walnut Cove Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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