Germanton
Census-designated place in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Germanton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Forsyth County, North Carolina, with 790 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Rural Hall, 3.7 miles SW.
- 790residents (2020 Census)
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 451 / sq mipopulation density
- 27019ZIP code
About Germanton
Germanton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Forsyth and Stokes counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina, primarily in Stokes County. As of the 2020 census, the community had a population of 790.
It is located 13 miles (21 km) south of the Stokes County seat of Danbury, on North Carolina State Highways 8 and 65 at an altitude of 662 feet (202 m). Downtown Winston-Salem is 13 miles (21 km) to the south. Germanton was the county seat of Stokes County prior to Forsyth County being created from southern Stokes. Before the creation of Forsyth County, Germanton was centrally located within the Stokes County limits.
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Living in Germanton
- Median household income
- $62,108
- Median home value
- $237,100
- Median age
- 40
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Germanton had 790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 451 per sq mi (174 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Germanton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Forsyth County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 790 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.75 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Coordinates | 36.2501° N, 80.2390° W |
| ZIP code | 27019 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3725880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Germanton
- Rural Hall3.7 mi SW
- Walnut Cove6.2 mi NE
- King6.8 mi W
- Tobaccoville6.9 mi W
- Bethania7.2 mi SW
- Walkertown7.9 mi SE
- Winston-Salem10.2 mi S
- Danbury11.2 mi N
- Pinnacle11.4 mi NW
- Kernersville13.3 mi SE
- Lewisville14.4 mi SW
- Oak Ridge14.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Germanton
What county is Germanton in?
Germanton is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Germanton, NC?
790 people lived in Germanton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Germanton, NC?
The ZIP code of Germanton is 27019.
What towns are near Germanton?
Rural Hall (3.7 mi), Walnut Cove (6.2 mi), King (6.8 mi), Tobaccoville (6.9 mi), Bethania (7.2 mi).
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