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King, NC

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Population
7,977
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,120 ft
Median Home Value
$238,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$895/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,817
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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King in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityWinston-Salem, North Carolina13 miles away · 257,271 residents.

About King

King is a city in Stokes and Forsyth counties, North Carolina, situated fifteen miles northwest of Winston-Salem within the Piedmont Triad area. Originally known as King's Cabin in the 1830s, the community of approximately 7,408 features the historic King Historic District. Public education for local students is served by the Stokes County Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow UnemploymentA+97.5ratingLow Wildfire Smoke ExposureA93.9rating

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