Garner, North Carolina Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Garner, North Carolina is 32,543 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $77,496, the median home value is $320,300, and the median age is 37.6.
The population has grown 52.0% since 2010 (25,893 → 39,345).
32,543
Population
1649
People / sq mi
$77,496
Median Income
$320,300
Median Home Value
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Garner covers 19.7 sq mi of land at 1649 people per square mile.
About Garner, NC
The poverty rate is what most separates Garner from the typical city: 2.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Garner is a city in North Carolina with a population of 32,543. It ranks #31 among cities in North Carolina by population.
Median household income is $77,496, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.9%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $320,300, with typical rent around $1,452.
About 45.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. A solid 19.6% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Garner town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Garner town had a population of 25,893 in 2010 and 39,345 in 2024, a 52.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 39,345 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.07%.
39,345
Population (2024)
25,893
Population (2010)
39,345
Peak (2024)
3.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,893 |
| 2011 | 26,347 |
| 2012 | 26,738 |
| 2013 | 26,755 |
| 2014 | 27,734 |
| 2015 | 27,949 |
| 2016 | 28,731 |
| 2017 | 28,761 |
| 2018 | 30,465 |
| 2019 | 31,407 |
| 2020 | 31,412 |
| 2021 | 32,094 |
| 2022 | 33,839 |
| 2023 | 35,654 |
| 2024 | 39,345 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.2% |
| Black or African American | 26.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,496
Median Household Income
$44,212
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$320,300
Median Home Value
$1,452
Median Rent
64.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.7%
High School+
45.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
19.6%
Work From Home
27.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.9%
Foreign Born
87.4%
Non-English at Home
8.2%
Veterans
12.1%
With Disability
90.9%
Health Insurance
95.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 20.3% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.9% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.7% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garner, North Carolina has a population of 32,543 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in North Carolina.
The median household income in Garner, North Carolina is $77,496, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Garner, North Carolina is $320,300, with median monthly rent at $1,452 and a homeownership rate of 64.8%.
The median age in Garner, North Carolina is 37.6 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
The population has grown 52.0% since 2010 (25,893 → 39,345).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.