Kernersville Population 2026
Kernersville has a population of 23,811, making it the #1998 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 370× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,811
Rank in United States
#1998
Coordinates
36.12°N, 80.07°W
~308 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Kernersville
- Winston-Salem241,218 people · ~15 km away
- High Point110,268 people · ~19 km away
- Greensboro285,342 people · ~26 km away
- Thomasville27,061 people · ~26 km away
- Clemmons19,844 people · ~30 km away
- Lexington19,326 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kernersville?
Kernersville has a population of 23,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1998 biggest city in United States.
What state is Kernersville in?
Kernersville is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Kernersville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 409 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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