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
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Fuquay-Varina covers 19.4 sq mi of land at 1944 people per square mile.
About Fuquay-Varina, NC
Remote work is unusually prominent in Fuquay-Varina: 26.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 37,749 residents, Fuquay-Varina is a city in North Carolina. It ranks #27 among cities in North Carolina by population.
Median household income is $111,447, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $410,600, with typical rent around $1,646.
College attainment is above the local norm at 52.9%, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 26.4% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Fuquay-Varina — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,225 |
| 2011 | 19,165 |
| 2012 | 19,996 |
| 2013 | 21,296 |
| 2014 | 22,653 |
| 2015 | 23,934 |
| 2016 | 25,895 |
| 2017 | 27,823 |
| 2018 | 29,137 |
| 2019 | 30,324 |
| 2020 | 34,556 |
| 2021 | 36,773 |
| 2022 | 40,745 |
| 2023 | 44,066 |
| 2024 | 46,317 |
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% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.