Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 37,749 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $111,447, the median home value is $410,600, and the median age is 36.3.

The population has grown 154.1% since 2010 (18,225 → 46,317).

37,749

Population

1944

People / sq mi

$111,447

Median Income

$410,600

Median Home Value

Fuquay-Varina covers 19.4 sq mi of land at 1944 people per square mile.

About Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay-Varina is a city in North Carolina with a population of 37,749. It ranks #27 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 36.3, younger than the national median. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The median household income in Fuquay-Varina is $111,447, above the US median of $74,580. 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $410,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,646. The homeownership rate of 74.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Fuquay-Varina reflects 52.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 26.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.9 minutes each way.

Fuquay-Varina town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Fuquay-Varina town had a population of 18,225 in 2010 and 46,317 in 2024, a 2.5× growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,317 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 6.92%.

46,317

Population (2024)

18,225

Population (2010)

46,317

Peak (2024)

6.92%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	18,225	-	-	estimate
2011	19,165	+940	+5.16%	estimate
2012	19,996	+831	+4.34%	estimate
2013	21,296	+1,300	+6.50%	estimate
2014	22,653	+1,357	+6.37%	estimate
2015	23,934	+1,281	+5.65%	estimate
2016	25,895	+1,961	+8.19%	estimate
2017	27,823	+1,928	+7.45%	estimate
2018	29,137	+1,314	+4.72%	estimate
2019	30,324	+1,187	+4.07%	estimate
2020	34,556	+4,232	+13.96%	estimate
2021	36,773	+2,217	+6.42%	estimate
2022	40,745	+3,972	+10.80%	estimate
2023	44,066	+3,321	+8.15%	estimate
2024	46,317	+2,251	+5.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.0%
Black or African American	15.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$111,447

Median Household Income

$43,460

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$410,600

Median Home Value

$1,646

Median Rent

74.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.5%

High School+

52.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

64.5%

Public Transit

26.4%

Work From Home

31.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

49.8%

Foreign Born

90.4%

Non-English at Home

7.4%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

94.4%

Health Insurance

98.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	19.9%
Manufacturing	9.7%
Information	8.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.4%
Construction	5.1%
Public Administration	4.1%
Retail Trade	2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)View all North Carolina cities →

Largest counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)

Part of North Carolina

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Metro areas in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina has a population of 37,749 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is $111,447, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is $410,600, with median monthly rent at $1,646 and a homeownership rate of 74.4%.

The median age in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 36.3 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

The population has grown 154.1% since 2010 (18,225 → 46,317).