Population 5,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tobaccoville
Household size in Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Tobaccoville run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Winston-Salem area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 41.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 41.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Tobaccoville skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, as it has nationally.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Tobaccoville than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Tobaccoville
Renters in Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 29.2% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 31.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 33.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 30.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.1% of households in Tobaccoville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Tobaccoville as nationally: 9.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tobaccoville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $695 | $700 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $751 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $830 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,139 | $1,102 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$444 | +$403 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tobaccoville pays $1,139 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $444 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 19.8% 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 Tobaccoville
Bachelor's degrees in Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 25.9% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 27.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +6.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Tobaccoville than nationally: 30.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across the Winston-Salem area. The share with a degree has risen 10.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.7% | 84.4% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 87.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 89.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Tobaccoville is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Winston-Salem area. The share with a diploma is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Tobaccoville
| Period | Tobaccoville | Winston-Salem area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tobaccoville has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Tobaccoville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobaccoville | 2.46 | 45.1 | 9.4% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 1992 | $1,139 | 30.6% | 90.8% | 2.4% |
| Bethania | 2.65 | 40.8 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 8.2% | 1994 | $1,324 | 37.6% | 91.0% | 4.4% |
| King | 2.29 | 45.4 | 9.5% | 26.1% | 8.3% | 1985 | $937 | 22.7% | 93.9% | 2.6% |
| Pfafftown | 2.63 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 10.8% | 9.5% | 1995 | $1,451 | 48.2% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| Rural Hall | 2.36 | 42.2 | 10.9% | 28.4% | 9.6% | 1982 | $1,117 | 27.2% | 92.1% | 7.7% |
| Union Hill | 2.49 | 46.6 | 9.3% | 22.1% | 12.8% | 1988 | $760 | 12.8% | 88.4% | 1.8% |
| Shoal | 2.29 | 55.4 | 6.0% | 12.6% | 12.7% | 1984 | $633 | 30.0% | 94.9% | 2.1% |
| East Bend | 2.50 | 45.3 | 9.3% | 21.3% | 11.7% | 1988 | $733 | 22.9% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| Enon | 2.70 | 45.3 | 9.7% | 7.2% | 13.5% | 1991 | $784 | 35.6% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Pinnacle | 2.47 | 47.5 | 5.5% | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1984 | $880 | 21.8% | 91.0% | 2.3% |
| Germanton | 2.25 | 52.9 | 4.3% | 17.9% | 4.4% | 1982 | $750 | 21.8% | 92.2% | 5.2% |
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 Tobaccoville. 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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