Wake Forest town, NC — Population & Demographics
Wake Forest town, NC has a population of 51,199. The median household income is $120,777 and the median age is 38.8.
51,199
Population
$120,777
Median Income
$435,000
Median Home Value
38.8
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.3% |
| Black or African American | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$120,777
Median Household Income
$49,241
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$435,000
Median Home Value
$1,458
Median Rent
74.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.8%
High School+
57.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
68.5%
Public Transit
25.1%
Work From Home
30.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
52.8%
Foreign Born
91.0%
Non-English at Home
8.2%
Veterans
9.3%
With Disability
94.3%
Health Insurance
97.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10.1% |
| Information | 7.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wake Forest town, NC has a population of 51,199 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Wake Forest town, NC is $120,777, with 1.7% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Wake Forest town, NC is $435,000, with median rent at $1,458.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.