Knightdale, North Carolina Population 2026

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

The population of Knightdale, North Carolina is 19,532 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $91,638, the median home value is $331,900, and the median age is 34.0.

The population has grown 89.4% since 2010 (11,525 → 21,829).

19,532

Population

2029

People / sq mi

$91,638

Median Income

$331,900

Median Home Value

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Knightdale covers 9.6 sq mi of land at 2029 people per square mile.

About Knightdale, NC

Age is the most distinctive thing about Knightdale: a median age of 34.0, younger than the national median. With 19,532 residents, Knightdale is a city in North Carolina.

The typical household here earns about $91,638, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $331,900, with typical rent around $1,573.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 44.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 18.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Knightdale town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Knightdale town had a population of 11,525 in 2010 and 21,829 in 2024, a 89.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,829 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.70%.

Knightdale town population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

21,829

Population (2024)

11,525

Population (2010)

21,829

Peak (2024)

4.70%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,525	-	-	estimate
2011	11,995	+470	+4.08%	estimate
2012	12,664	+669	+5.58%	estimate
2013	13,216	+552	+4.36%	estimate
2014	13,797	+581	+4.40%	estimate
2015	14,172	+375	+2.72%	estimate
2016	14,731	+559	+3.94%	estimate
2017	15,807	+1,076	+7.30%	estimate
2018	17,384	+1,577	+9.98%	estimate
2019	17,843	+459	+2.64%	estimate
2020	19,454	+1,611	+9.03%	estimate
2021	19,571	+117	+0.60%	estimate
2022	19,727	+156	+0.80%	estimate
2023	20,429	+702	+3.56%	estimate
2024	21,829	+1,400	+6.85%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	36.3%
Black or African American	46.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$91,638

Median Household Income

$41,086

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$331,900

Median Home Value

$1,573

Median Rent

64.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.0%

High School+

44.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

74.0%

Public Transit

18.2%

Work From Home

26.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

33.6%

Foreign Born

86.2%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

8.3%

With Disability

93.0%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	22.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	15.0%
Information	10.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.8%
Manufacturing	8.4%
Retail Trade	8.3%
Public Administration	7.2%
Construction	3.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%

Largest cities in North Carolina

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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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Knightdale, North Carolina has a population of 19,532 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Knightdale, North Carolina is $91,638, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Knightdale, North Carolina is $331,900, with median monthly rent at $1,573 and a homeownership rate of 64.3%.

The median age in Knightdale, North Carolina is 34.0 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

The population has grown 89.4% since 2010 (11,525 → 21,829).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.