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Germanton, NC
Census-designated place in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Population
1,087
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Germanton and its ZIP codes
Germanton at a glance
- Germanton is about 2.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,108 a year, 14% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,100 (18% below North Carolina).
Local data for Germanton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Germanton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,108
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$237,100
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (237), German Americans (210), Irish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forsyth County. PPP loans are for Germanton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,731
190,305 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,989
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.78B
FY 2026, $7,278 per person
How people get to work
Germanton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home28.7%
Environment and hazard risk
Germanton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
639
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
541
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Germanton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Germanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rural HallTown | 3.5 mi | 2.9 |
| TobaccovilleVillage | 5.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Walnut CoveTown | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| KingCity | 6.9 mi | 6.2 |
| BethaniaTown | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| WalkertownTown | 8.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Winston-SalemCity | 10 mi | 133.7 |
| DanburyTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| LewisvilleTown | 14 mi | 14.5 |
| KernersvilleTown | 15 mi | 19.1 |
| East BendTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| StokesdaleTown | 15 mi | 19 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 15 mi | 16.7 |
| Pilot MountainTown | 15 mi | 2 |
| ClemmonsVillage | 17 mi | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Germanton, NC in?
- Germanton is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Germanton, NC?
- About 1,087 people live in Germanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Germanton?
- Nearby places include Rural Hall (3.5 mi), Tobaccoville (5.6 mi), Walnut Cove (6.5 mi), King (6.9 mi), Bethania (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023