21-445: Tobaccoville is a village in Forsyth and Stokes counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina . The population was 2,209 at the 2020 census. While a Tobaccoville post office was established in 1879, the village was not incorporated until 1991, as a defense against forced annexation of the area by the nearby city of King . The Old Richmond Schoolhouse and Gymnasium was listed on
42-561: A household in the village was $ 48,233, and the median income for a family was $ 56,034. Males had a median income of $ 34,554 versus $ 27,288 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 21,620. About 3.4% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. Tobaccoville is served by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. Old Richmond Elementary, rebuilt in 1978,
63-631: Is a county located in the northwest Piedmont of the U.S. state of North Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 382,590, making it the fourth-most populous county in North Carolina . Its county seat is Winston-Salem . Forsyth County is part of the Winston-Salem, NC, Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Greensboro –Winston-Salem– High Point , NC, Combined Statistical Area . Portions of Forsyth County are in
84-500: Is divided into 100 counties . North Carolina ranks 28th in size by area, but has the seventh-highest number of counties in the country . Following the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, King Charles II rewarded eight persons on March 24, 1663, for their faithful support of his efforts to regain the throne of England. He gave the eight grantees, called Lords Proprietor , the land called Carolina, in honor of King Charles I , his father. The Province of Carolina , from 1663 to 1729,
105-653: Is part of NC Cardinal, a consortium of many other library systems in North Carolina. The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is located at 799 North Highland Avenue near downtown Winston-Salem. Forsyth County typically favors Democratic candidates in national elections, though Republicans remain competitive in local races. Forsyth County is served by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools School district. List of counties in North Carolina The U.S. state of North Carolina
126-924: Is the current elementary school that serves students in grades K-5. Northwest Middle School serves the 6-8 grades while North Forsyth High School primarily serves students in grades 9-12. Tobaccoville has a very strong alumni base from North Forsyth. Newly constructed Ronald Reagan High School in Pfafftown also serves many students who live in Tobaccoville. Other schools that serve the citizens of Tobaccoville are Vienna Elementary in Winston-Salem, Rural Hall Elementary, East Bend Elementary, Forbush High School, West Stokes High School, South Stokes High School, Woodland Christian School, Old Town Elementary School, King Elementary, Calvary Christian School, and Forsyth Country Day School. Forsyth County, North Carolina Forsyth County ( / f oʊ r ˈ s aɪ θ / fohr- SYTH )
147-576: Is water. The northeast section of Forsyth County, including Belews Creek and parts of Rural Hall, Walkertown, and Kernersville, is drained by tributaries of the Dan River . A small portion of Kernersville is in the Cape Fear River basin. Most of the county is drained by tributaries of the Yadkin River , which forms the western boundary of the county. The lowest elevation in the county is 660 feet, on
168-429: Is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 2,578 people, 1,074 households, and 762 families residing in the village. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,209 people, 889 households, and 661 families residing in the village. The population density was 311.6 inhabitants per square mile (120.3/km). There were 944 housing units at an average density of 133.1 per square mile (51.4/km). The racial makeup of
189-552: The National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Tobaccoville is located in northwestern Forsyth County. Small portions of the village limits extend north into Stokes County. The village is 15 miles (24 km) northwest of downtown Winston-Salem . According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 7.7 square miles (19.9 km), of which 0.027 square miles (0.07 km), or 0.37%,
210-546: The North Carolina General Assembly of April 1784 under this name. In the state's history, two counties have officially been proposed, but not created—Hooper County and Lillington County, in 1851 and 1859, respectively. The former was to be created from parts of Richmond and Robeson Counties, and the latter was to be created from parts of New Hanover County. Both of the proposals failed in their respective referendums. Later on, Scotland County would be created in
231-578: The Yadkin Valley wine region . The county was formed in 1849 from Stokes County . It was named for Colonel Benjamin Forsyth , who was killed in the War of 1812 . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county is in the outer Appalachian Mountains , and has a total area of 412.35 square miles (1,068.0 km ), of which 407.85 square miles (1,056.3 km ) is land and 4.50 square miles (11.7 km ) (1.09%)
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#1732869896820252-465: The Yadkin River at the southwest corner of the county. The highest is 1100 feet, at a point just off Jefferson Church Road on the outskirts of King, immediately south of the county line. As of the 2020 census , there were 382,590 people, 148,151 households, and 90,837 families residing in the county. At the 2000 census , there were 306,067 people, 123,851 households, and 81,741 families residing in
273-408: The county. The population density was 747 people per square mile (288 people/km ). There were 133,093 housing units, at an average density of 325 units per square mile (125 units/km ). The racial makeup was 68.47% White , 25.61% Black or African American , 0.30% Native American , 1.04% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 3.25% from other races , and 1.30% from two or more races. 6.40% of
294-473: The last being Dobbs County in 1791. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) , which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and counties, is provided with each entry. North Carolina's FIPS code is 37, which when combined with the county code is written as 37 XXX . For several months in 1784, Cumberland County was known as Fayette County and sent representatives to
315-443: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 123,851 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.90% were married couples living together, 13.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
336-432: The regional Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments . The Forsyth County Public Library, founded in 1906, is free for residents of Forsyth and surrounding counties, while all others must pay a small yearly fee for a library card. The library runs Adult, Children's, and Hispanic Outreach programs. Its main "Central Library" is in downtown Winston-Salem , with branches all across the county. Forsyth County Public Library
357-517: The village was 95.07% White , 4.16% African American , 0.18% Asian , 0.14% from other races , and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population. There were 889 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who
378-474: Was $ 52,032. Males had a median income of $ 36,158, versus $ 27,319 for females. The per capita income was $ 23,023. About 7.90% of families and 11.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.10% of those under age 18 and 9.70% of those age 65 or over. The Forsyth County Government Center is located at 201 North Chestnut Street in Downtown Winston-Salem. Forsyth County is a member of
399-403: Was 2.39, and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 36 years, with 23.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.60% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.40 males. The median household income was $ 42,097, and the median family income
420-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.89. In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males. The median income for
441-509: Was a North American English (1663–1707), then British (from 1707 union with Scotland) colony. In 1729, the Province of North Carolina became a separate entity from the Province of South Carolina . The establishment of North Carolina counties stretches over 240 years, beginning in 1668 with the creation of Albemarle County and ending with the 1911 creation of Avery and Hoke counties. Five counties have been divided or abolished altogether,
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