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Walkertown, North Carolina
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Location in Forsyth County and the state of North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Incorporated | 1984 |
| Named for | Robert Walker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.72 sq mi (17.40 km2) |
| • Land | 6.70 sq mi (17.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,692 |
| • Density | 849.81/sq mi (328.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27051
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-70660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406821 |
Walkertown is a town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States and a rural area outside of Winston-Salem. It is part of the Piedmont Triad. The population was 5,695 at the 2020 census.
Geography
is located in eastern Forsyth County and is bordered to the southwest by the city of Winston-Salem. U.S. Route 311 passes through the center of town, and U.S. Route 158 passes through the southeastern part; both highways lead southwest 8 miles (13 km) to downtown Winston-Salem. US 311 continues north-northeast 22 miles (35 km) to Madison, while US 158 leads east-northeast 33 miles (53 km) to Reidsville. North Carolina Highway 66 crosses both highways, leading northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Rural Hall. The future Interstate 74 currently designated as NC Highway 74, bypasses most of the town to the south while following parallel with NC 66; both highways going southeast connect the town to Kernersville, northwest to Rural Hall.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Walkertown has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.1 km2), of which 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), or 0.31%, is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,200 | — | |
| 2000 | 4,009 | 234.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,675 | 16.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,695 | 21.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,781 | 23.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,916 | 68.8% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 983 | 17.27% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 258 | 4.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 464 | 8.15% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,692 people, 2,052 households, and 1,486 families residing in the town.
History
Walkertown was named for Robert Walker who was living at the site by 1771. Walker left the area to relocate in the West, but his home remained standing through the mid-20th century. The town was incorporated in 1984.
The Thomas A. Crews House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Notable person
- Riley Baugus, old-time musician.
See also
In Spanish: Walkertown (Carolina del Norte) para niños
