Population 311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jerusalem
Household size in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Jerusalem average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.62 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.1 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.5 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Jerusalem skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Jerusalem: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jerusalem
Renters in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Jerusalem is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Jerusalem: 19.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Jerusalem has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,291 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$578 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jerusalem costs $1,291 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Winston-Salem area overall ($1,102). The typical renter here spends 16.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jerusalem
Bachelor's degrees in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.5 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Jerusalem (27.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Jerusalem have finished high school (91.0%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Winston-Salem area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jerusalem
| Period | Jerusalem | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Jerusalem has been strong: just 0.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jerusalem compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 2.83 | 50.5 | 5.7% | 18.9% | 19.3% | 1992 | $1,291 | 27.4% | 91.0% | 0.2% |
| Cooleemee | 2.50 | 41.0 | 10.6% | 23.5% | 17.4% | 1969 | $884 | 12.3% | 86.5% | 8.2% |
| Cornatzer | 2.62 | 47.0 | 6.5% | 10.0% | 10.9% | 1989 | $777 | 22.0% | 89.0% | 4.6% |
| Woodleaf | 2.30 | 46.1 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 11.0% | 1992 | $867 | 12.4% | 93.9% | 7.1% |
| Mocksville | 2.69 | 42.3 | 10.3% | 21.6% | 11.2% | 1987 | $869 | 21.6% | 89.2% | 4.6% |
| Linwood | 2.70 | 40.9 | 10.2% | 16.5% | 8.2% | 1987 | $915 | 18.7% | 91.7% | 2.7% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.75 | 37.6 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 2.5% | 1995 | $731 | 14.6% | 92.8% | 7.9% |
| Advance | 2.54 | 47.1 | 5.3% | 11.9% | 10.1% | 1993 | $947 | 37.7% | 95.1% | 5.2% |
| Bermuda Run | 1.98 | 56.3 | 1.0% | 14.8% | 5.8% | 1982 | $1,159 | 46.2% | 96.3% | 0.8% |
| Cleveland | 2.62 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 19.3% | 6.3% | 1992 | $997 | 19.2% | 90.5% | 6.2% |
| Cool Springs | 2.62 | 39.1 | 15.4% | 20.1% | 4.8% | 1991 | $813 | 21.7% | 88.0% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jerusalem. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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